Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 48186

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: Turn of the Twentieth Century – Here is an exciting antique rug – an antique Oushak carpet that was woven in Turkey around the turn of the twentieth century. Of all antique Turkish rugs and carpets, antique Oushak examples are among the most desirable. These extraordinary compositions are valued for their classical beauty, as well as for their graceful designs and color pallets. This particular example beautifully expresses some of the finer trends of Oushak rug design, making it an especially intriguing and desirable piece. Boasting the monochromatic color pallet of subtly dyed ivory tones that graces the finest Oushak rugs and carpets, this piece is also elevated by its careful and classical design. The rectilinear vine scroll work that characterizes the border is bold and assertive, its effect permeating throughout the carpet. Meanwhile, the field, which is only minimally decorated, the detail work is more abstract in nature. Indeed, it is the negative space in between the detail elements that really characterizes the field of this carpet. A beautiful and exciting piece, this antique Oushak carpet from Turkey is an excellent example.