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52071 Vintage Brown Turkish Oushak Rug, 04’09 x 07’01.
Steeped in heritage and wrapped in an air of aristocratic allure, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a rare expression of refined taste and generational artistry. Its deep, velvety brown field sets a stage of understated drama, upon which a regal cusped botanical medallion unfurls with lyrical elegance. Palmette pendants radiate from its heart like jeweled flourishes on a royal crest, capturing the eye and anchoring the room in a presence that is both commanding and impossibly graceful. This is not merely a floor covering—it is a story woven in silk and soil, echoing the grandeur of Anatolian court life and the quiet splendor of ancient estates.
Surrounding the central medallion, the rug's richly detailed corner spandrels create a sense of sculptural harmony, mirroring the central motif and adding architectural weight to its design. The composition is elevated further by a classic Herati border—an eternal emblem of Persian and Anatolian weavings—composed of stylized blossoms and serrated leaves that recall the intricacy of filigree goldwork. The Herati is flanked with inner and outer carnation meander guard bands, a motif symbolic of devotion, renewal, and divine beauty, lending both structure and poetry to the rug’s composition.
This is an exquisite work of art designed not only to adorn but to elevate. It belongs in environments that whisper of connoisseurship—whether in a stately Manhattan drawing room, a Parisian atelier, or a desert-modern estate beneath the sun. The richness of its earthy palette—burnt sienna, cinnamon bark, ochre, and clay—brings a grounding warmth, while the intricate design pays tribute to the skilled hands and visionary minds behind its creation. The rug's gentle abrashed patina evokes a sense of time-softened opulence, bestowing it with a noble character that cannot be replicated, only inherited.
For those who collect with discernment and live with intention, this vintage Oushak rug offers more than visual splendor—it offers belonging to a legacy. It honors endangered traditions and sustains artisan livelihoods while enhancing the soul of a space. In an age of excess and ephemera, it stands as a quietly powerful emblem of permanence, status, and cultural stewardship. It is not only an investment in design—it is an investment in meaning.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted in wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures 04'09 x 07'01.
- Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.