6 x 9 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug 52967

52967 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'09 x 08'10.

Like the gentle hush of dawn, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug radiates a serene and muted beauty, softened by an antique wash that whispers of quiet elegance and timeless charm. The composition unfolds with a large, elongated central medallion delicately resting upon a sandy beige field, its form rendered in the subtlest shades of faded teal and pale turquoise aqua. The colors, like mist over an Anatolian plain, have been lovingly subdued, leaving behind a graceful silhouette of motifs that once danced with bolder hues.

The medallion, crowned with faint floral embellishments and framed by serrated edges, draws the eye inward with its ethereal presence, while slender vines and faded blossoms emerge like echoes from its heart. At either end, lavender and taupe trefoil pendants gently extend, their outlines mere whispers of geometry, anchoring the composition with understated poise. The surrounding field is adorned with barely-there tracery—motifs softened into abstraction, as if remembered in a dream rather than seen. The corner spandrels echoing the medallion’s form in a gentle, mirrored dance, on a muted mint background. These spandrels, accented by delicate sprays of vine and blossom, hold the composition in balance, their serrated edges adding a rhythmic cadence to the visual symphony. 

Encasing this idyllic expanse is a delicate border, adorned with a series of faint botanical forms that meander gently, forming a frame as light as a sigh. The border's muted teals and soft ecrus harmonize seamlessly with the field, lending a cohesive and soothing rhythm to the Oushak rug’s overall design. Subtle guard bands, lined with diminutive rosettes and meandering vines, lend an almost invisible grace, framing the composition with a painterly touch.

This muted vintage Oushak rug is a testament to the beauty found in restraint and the art of time’s gentle hand. Its antique wash does not diminish, but refines, allowing the craftsmanship and essence of its weaver’s vision to resonate with a quiet dignity. Ideal for spaces that seek to evoke calm and understated refinement, this piece offers a timeless narrative woven in whispers, where every thread speaks of grace, tradition, and the delicate passage of time.

• Abrash. Antique Wash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 05'09 x 08'10.
• Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch.
• Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.