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73942 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'03 x 12'05.
Bathed in a golden patina as though it has basked in centuries of Anatolian sun, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a woven reverie from the twilight of empire. At its heart lies a resplendent central medallion, stepped and symmetric, unfurling like the petals of a sacred blossom. Its geometry, softened by time, anchors the composition with quiet majesty—flanked by delicate botanical sprays and crowned by an echoing array of stylized floral forms that flutter like verses in a forgotten poem.
The open field surrounding this medallion is a lustrous canvas of camel and sand—lightly brushed with the breath of ancient winds. Sparse yet purposeful, it lends a hush to the piece, allowing the intricate language of its motifs to speak clearly. Corner spandrels echo the central form, their shapes tapering in mirrored ascent, while rectangular endcaps break from formality—embellished with ziggurat-shaped mounds, architectural in spirit, recalling temple steps and storied thresholds of bygone courts.
Encircling this golden expanse is a main border of rhythmic serenity—a parade of stylized blossoms and abstract rosettes, bound in a procession of cultural memory. Flanking it are carnation meander guard borders, their blossoms turning like celestial wheels in an eternal dance. These are further cradled by slender subsidiary bands, fine as woven threads of song, framing the work in layers of movement and restraint.
This vintage Oushak rug is a relic of timeless sophistication, an heirloom whispering tales of sultans and sages, of artisans whose hands moved with the precision of prayer. Its softened hues, architectural poise, and gentle abrash reveal not just the passage of time—but the soul of it. Perfectly suited for spaces where history is not simply admired, but deeply felt, this piece invites one to tread the border between memory and myth.
- Rendered in variegated shades of tan, camel, sand, mushroom, greige, pashmina, and beige with other neutral hues.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 07'03 x 12'05.
- Pile Height: 0.19 of an inch.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
