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50448 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'08 x 10'08.
Bathed in a golden warmth, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfurls like an ancient manuscript, its every motif a whispered tale from Anatolia’s storied past. At its heart, a delicate oval medallion emerges from a field of honeyed brown, softly blurred with time, as if held within the folds of a sunbeam. The medallion, adorned with subtle floral sprays and arabesques, anchors the composition, its contours mirrored in an elegant symphony of vine scrolls and blossoms that cascade gently outward.
Encircling the central tableau, the field flows with scrolling tendrils and finely wrought botanical flourishes, their arabesque forms evoking the timeless beauty of Ottoman gardens. The sinuous tracery, both regal and organic, dances with quiet grace across the soft ground, creating an atmosphere of serene majesty. Each delicate vine and rosette speaks of nature tamed by the weaver’s hand, reflecting a world where art and earth intertwine in harmonious design.
Framing this lyrical composition, a noble border of stylized acanthus leaves and rosettes marches with rhythmic dignity. Rendered in shades of warm caramel and golden beige, the border offers both contrast and embrace, its motifs recalling classical influences, yet firmly rooted in Anatolia’s rich decorative traditions. This border, like a gilded frame around a precious painting, both contains and elevates the beauty within, bestowing a sense of grandeur upon the gentle elegance of the field.
This vintage Oushak rug, softened by time and touched by the hands of artisans past, invites contemplation and reverence. Its subdued palette and flowing forms resonate with the quiet splendor of aged beauty, making it a piece not only of adornment but of living history—a woven echo of an era where craftsmanship and poetry were one. Perfect for spaces seeking warmth and heritage, it is a treasure that bridges centuries with its enduring grace.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 06'08 x 10'08.
- Pile Height: 0.28 of an inch.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
