This vibrant mid-20th century Turkish Oushak runner presents a striking blend of Anatolian tradition and modernist geometric pattern — a piece that demonstrates the remarkable ability of the Oushak weaving tradition to renew itself across generations while remaining rooted in its distinctive aesthetic vocabulary. Woven in western Turkey, the runner features a bold terracotta red field animated by rhythmic arrow-form geometric motifs in a lively palette of sun-washed yellow, emerald green, sky blue, soft pink, warm brown, and deep red.
The arrow motifs — symbolizing movement, direction, and protection in the Anatolian village weaving vocabulary — fill the field with a dynamic energy that feels simultaneously ancient and entirely contemporary. A beautifully articulated border enhances the runner's presence with architectural confidence. Oushak rugs, woven in the city of Uşak in western Turkey, occupy a singular position in the world of antique carpets. Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian wool, Oushak rugs have been prized by European collectors since the Renaissance — appearing in the paintings of Holbein, Lotto, and Memling as symbols of wealth and refinement. Today, authentic antique Oushak rugs are among the most sought-after pieces in the interior design world, prized for their ability to bring warmth, elegance, and a timeless quality to both traditional and contemporary spaces.
- Dimensions: 2' 6" x 9' 1"
- Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
- Place of Origin: Turkey (Oushak/Western Turkey)
- Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation
- Condition: Good
SKU: 1575
