8 x 11 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 72327

72327 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'01 x 11'00.

Woven from the heart of Anatolia’s golden age, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug whispers tales of bygone splendor, its delicate threads imbued with the poetry of the past. At its soul rests a grand medallion, softly scalloped and tenderly hued, floating like a celestial bloom upon the timeworn field. Within its pale embrace, floral sprays and abstracted palmettes converge in an elegant dance, their muted tones of coral red, beige, and slate blue lending a gentle radiance to the medallion’s intricate symmetry.

The surrounding field unfolds in a misty expanse of earthy hues, a canvas where nature’s motifs take root in refined harmony. Stylized floral clusters and vinery meander gracefully across the surface, their forms both structured and free, capturing the essence of Anatolia’s fertile lands. Slender branches, stylized palmettes, and delicate lotus blossoms, rendered in softened shades of ochre, blue, and rust, sway gently, echoing the rhythmic pulse of the loom from which they sprang.

Embracing this central vision, the corner spandrels bloom with warmth, their blue and terra cotta hues rising like the first light of dawn. These corners, scalloped in form, cradle a mirrored reflection of the medallion’s grace—each adorned with lyrical florals, softly balanced, and tenderly aged. They draw the eye inward, guiding the beholder into the heart of the composition with a quiet majesty, anchoring the ethereal with their grounded beauty.

Framing the Oushak rug with stately grandeur, the main border unfurls a luxuriant garland of palmettes, rosettes, and entwined vines, rendered in a palette of blush, soft green, and faded gold. This botanical procession is flanked by triple inner and outer running water guard bands—each a testament to the weaver’s mastery. Meandering ribbon-like waves and angular floral buds meander, enhancing the composition’s poetic balance. A living relic of Ottoman artistry, this Oushak rug is a woven ode to timeless beauty, destined to grace any space with its serene elegance and historical soul.

• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Turkey. 
• Measures: 08'01 x 11'00.
• Pile Height: 0.16 of an inch.
• Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.