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71910 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'02 x 12'07.
Bathed in the warm, sun-kissed hues of Anatolian earth, this hand-knotted cotton antique Turkish Oushak rug is an heirloom of quiet majesty and poetic restraint. Woven in the early decades of the 20th century, likely between 1910 and 1930, this sublime piece hails from a period of refined transition in Turkish textile history—when village craftsmanship gracefully intertwined with imperial sensibility to meet the aesthetic demands of discerning Western patrons. Its palette, a harmonious symphony of faded sand, champagne, and the softest hints of coral and olive, speaks to a refined minimalism long sought after but rarely found in such authentic, aged form.
The expansive field of this exclusive masterpiece unveils a ghostly elegance—delicate scrolling vines, cloudband arabesques, and stylized palmettes float in and out of view like distant memories preserved in precious cotton. This tonal restraint is not a lack of design, but rather a whispered luxury: a softly veiled invitation to slow down and contemplate. It is an extraordinary woven meditation, where negative space becomes an active force—an artistry that speaks not in bold declarations, but in intimate gestures. This is the essence of prestige: to be quietly rare, to command attention through restraint rather than flamboyance.
Every knot in this exquisite work of art serves as an act of devotion to heritage and endurance. The hand-spun cotton carries with it the fragrance of Anatolian winds and the warmth of hearth traditions. The muted palette, worn down by time’s embrace, enhances its ethereal appeal—this is not a rug that shouts from the floor, but one that converses with architecture, harmonizes with light, and elevates space into sanctuary. Its generous proportions and understated grandeur make it ideal for curated interiors that value storied elegance and cultural provenance.
This one-of-a-kind Oushak is more than decor—it is a woven statement of stewardship and sustainability, an object that bridges history and contemporary taste. In a world driven by fast design, this piece offers permanence. It is a rarefied acquisition for the collector who understands that true luxury lies in origin, legacy, and soul. Owning such a rug is not merely a choice of style—it is a celebration of cultural continuity, of beauty aged to perfection, and of the inimitable artistry that only time can bestow
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted cotton.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 09'02 x 12'07.
- Pile Height: 0.09 of an inch.
- Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
