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73755 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07’00 x 10’04.
Bathed in the golden hues of a fading Anatolian sun, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes a regal serenity that whispers of ancient palaces and timeless grace. At the heart of the composition lies a grand cartouche-shaped medallion, its form a delicate symphony of curving lines and floral intricacies. Washed in soft amber and honey tones, this medallion blooms like a flower in perpetual mid-spring, anchored by a central rosette, its petals radiating with gentle harmony.
The open field, expansive and glowing with a mellow, sunlit warmth, invites the eye to wander and rest, evoking a sense of stillness and majesty. From each corner spandrel, floral sprays rise like tendrils of fragrance, delicate blossoms unfurling in soft hues of pale blue and cream. These ethereal bouquets lend the Oushak rug a lyrical balance, as if the corners are quietly singing the praises of the medallion’s silent splendor.
Encircling this serene tableau, the border unfolds as a stately procession of cartouches, each one a vessel of ornamental beauty. They are flanked by an outer guard band adorned with lilies and cross motifs—symbols of purity and faith, their rhythmic pattern echoing the eternal cycle of life and devotion. The border’s gentle contrast frames the field like an ornate portal, drawing one deeper into the tapestry’s dreamlike world.
Subtly worn and softened by time, this Oushak rug holds within its weave the passage of centuries, yet remains ever luminous in its quiet grandeur. It is not merely a floor covering, but a story woven in wool—a tale of beauty, grace, and the enduring artistry of Turkish hands, forever rooted in the earth, yet reaching skyward like the flowers it so lovingly depicts.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 07'00 x 10'04.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
