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71741 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'06 x 10'10.
Bathed in the hush of time and the glow of Anatolian light, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug sings in soft, lyrical hues of blush rose, sand-washed beige, and pale cloud blue. At its heart blooms an elegant, cusped medallion—floriferous and fluid—its form like a chandelier of blossoms suspended in dream. Crafted with the artistry of a bygone age, the medallion gently cascades into a mirrored flourish above and below, anchoring the composition while inviting the eye into a garden of woven whispers.
The field around it stretches like parchment kissed by centuries, lightly adorned with climbing vines and delicate floral sprays. These scrolling tendrils meander in pairs, their rhythm quiet and contemplative, as if growing in a secret garden sealed by memory. The corner spandrels echo this ethereal arrangement, their design a soft reflection of the central theme, with floral arabesques and subtle tracery that mirror the medallion’s curvature and grace.
Enclosing this serenade of petals and light is a distinguished main border, adorned with stylized palmettes and scrolling vinery, inconspicuously interlaced to suggest the endless cycle of bloom and return. The palette within the border gently deepens, grounding the inner delicacy with poetic strength. Flanking this central frame are inner and outer running water guard bands, their undulating motifs symbolic of eternity—streams of life encircling the blossoming soul of the Oushak rug in tranquil cadence.
A true relic of refinement and repose, this antique Turkish Oushak rug offers more than ornament—it carries the hush of sultans’ courts and the serenity of Anatolian dawns. Its aged abrash, like worn marble and fading frescoes, adds a gentle patina of time that only heightens its sense of quiet majesty. Whether gracing a sunlit salon or a contemplative study, it brings with it a presence that feels eternal—both ephemeral and enduring, like poetry spun in wool.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 08'06 x 10'10.
- Pile Height: 0.16 of an inch.
- Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
