A vintage Turkish Oushak room-size rug from the early 20th century that immediately captivates with its beautiful and rich red field of great depth and visual authority. Three prominent columns of large, stylized geometric motifs fill the allover composition in a harmonious palette of blue, verdant green, regal purple, and sunny yellow — colors that create a visually dynamic and enchanting surface of considerable decorative power.
The interplay of these vivid colors against the deep red field creates the bold, confident aesthetic that made Oushak rugs among the most sought-after carpets in Europe from the Renaissance onward. Its grand design, exceptional color balance, and superior hand-knotting speak to the skill of the master weavers who created it. 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: 8' 8" x 11' 1"
- Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
- Place of Origin: Turkey (Oushak)
- Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
SKU: 1579
