7 x 9 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 72323

72323 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'06 x 09'06.

In the heart of Anatolia, where the whispers of the past dance with the winds, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfurls like a page from a forgotten tale. Its delicate palette, softly faded by time, reveals a gentle field of blush beige and muted mauve, upon which floral tendrils and arabesques meander in lyrical elegance. At its core, a blossoming medallion blooms in shades of soft yellow and slate blue, its petals unfurling like a springtime reverie, anchoring the design with a sense of grace and serenity.

Graceful vines stretch outward in harmonious symmetry, their tendrils adorned with dainty blossoms and ethereal buds, echoing the motifs once cherished in Ottoman gardens. From each corner, sky blue trefoil pendants emerge, their tender hue reminiscent of clear spring skies. These pendants are adorned with acanthus scrolls—ancient symbols of enduring life and classical beauty—that radiate with a quiet grandeur. The scrolls curl and twine like tendrils of memory, framing the field with a poetic grace that draws the eye and soothes the soul. Their placement, deliberate and harmonious, infuses the Oushak rug with both structure and lyrical motion, connecting the corners in a delicate dance of light and form. Each curve, each flourish, carries the breath of artisans who wove not just wool, but dreams into their looms. The air of lightness and refinement imbues the composition with a poetic rhythm, a quiet song of nature’s renewal captured in delicate loops and scrolls.

Encircling this tranquil garden, the millefleur border rises like a protective embrace—dark navy blue hue, rich with a lattice of tiny blossoms, star flowers, and foliage. Golden vines wind their way through the night-sky backdrop, creating a sense of movement, as if the edge of the Oushak rug were alive with flickering lanterns guiding one home. The inner guard band, composed of cross motifs, offers a gentle contrast to the central field while elevating its subtle beauty. Their placement, deliberate and harmonious, infuses the rug with both structure and lyrical motion

A testament to the artistry of Anatolian weavers, this vintage Oushak rug is not merely a decorative piece but a woven memory of a culture steeped in beauty and meaning. The trefoil pendants and acanthus scrolls invite contemplation, their beauty timeless, their symbolism eternal. Its palette, muted and warm, evokes a sense of timeless elegance, perfect for spaces that cherish the quiet splendor of hand-crafted heritage. It invites one to linger, to feel, to remember—a piece of the past lovingly preserved for the present.

• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 07'06 x 09'06.
• Pile Height: 0.16 of an inch.
• Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.