4 x 8 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 50458

50458 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'10 x 08'03.

Woven with the whispers of Anatolian winds and the soul of ancient artisans, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug captures the rustic elegance and timeless grace of a storied land. Like the faded frescoes of forgotten palaces, its soft, earthy tones exude an air of gentle refinement, each knot a tribute to centuries of craftsmanship. The golden brown field, weathered by time yet luminous in its patina, sets the stage for a poetic dance of geometric blossoms and symbolic motifs, a visual ode to nature’s eternal rhythms.

A harmonious array of stylized floral medallions blooms across the field, their crimson petals unfolding within a lattice of subtle geometric shapes and cross motifs. These cruciform symbols, rendered in shades of brick red, ochre, and deep rust, reflect the fertile lands of Anatolia, where earth and sky converge in hues of warmth and serenity. Delicate tulips and palmettes branch out from the central stems, evoking a sense of organic grace, while the surrounding angular forms lend a structural cadence to this woven wonder of natural beauty.

Framing this pastoral tableau is a narrow carnation meander border, resplendent with a garland of florals and vines, softly outlined against a rich terra cotta red ground. Like the borders of ancient manuscripts, it holds the inner field in sacred embrace, inviting the eye to wander and return, again and again, through the garden of woven dreams. The balanced repetition of motifs and the subtle variations in color reveal the hand of a master weaver, one who has imbued this piece with both order and soul.

This antique Oushak rug is more than a floor covering—it is a window into a world where simplicity meets grandeur, where the artistry of the past enriches the spaces of the present. Its worn beauty and poetic geometry evoke a quiet nobility, perfect for interiors that honor both tradition and timeless charm. A piece such as this does not merely adorn—it sings of history, of hands that wove, and of hearts that dreamed.

• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted in wool. 
• Made in Turkey. 
• Measures 03'10 x 08'03.
• Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.