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73946 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 12'00.
Bathed in the warm embrace of the earth’s palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a timeless grace, where age-old artistry meets understated elegance. At its heart, a grand central medallion rises—a bold lozenge form adorned with softened geometric contours, crowned by trefoil pendants that stretch gracefully to meet the edges. The medallion, a sanctuary of stylized florals and leafy tendrils, appears as though it has emerged from the soil itself, rooted in tradition, yet flourishing in quiet refinement.
Surrounding this noble centerpiece, the field breathes in hushed tones of tawny browns and golden beige, with the corner spandrels echoing the medallion’s form in a gentle, mirrored dance. These spandrels, accented by delicate sprays of vine and blossom, hold the composition in balance, their stepped edges adding a rhythmic cadence to the visual symphony. At either end, faintly discernible rectangular endcaps bloom with lotus flowers and abstract florals, their presence subtle yet vital, like whispers of forgotten gardens etched in wool.
Framing this serene tableau is a rectilinear botanical border, a procession of stylized foliage rendered with poised precision. Vines curl and twist in harmonious sequence, lending movement and life to the stillness of the field. Guarding this border, inner and outer bands of carnation meanders provide a lyrical continuity, their fluid forms weaving stories of love, resilience, and the beauty found in repetition.
This vintage Oushak rug, with its earthy hues and evocative patterns, invites the soul to wander through a landscape of woven memory. Each knot, each motif, tells of hands that worked with devotion, of a culture that finds poetry in the humble and the grand alike. It is a piece that does not shout but sings softly, offering a sense of grounding and grace to any space it adorns.
- Abrash. Antique wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 07'00 x 12'00.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Date: 1906's. Mid-20th Century.
