Large Cream Color Antique Medallion Turkish Oushak Rug 49691
A Beautiful Large Size and Cream Color Color Background Antique Medallion Turkish Oushak Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Turkish Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – The delicate colors of this splendid Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s are soft, yet vibrant. The delicate blend of salmons, orange, red, light gray, an ivory soften the geometric lines and bold patterns of this fine piece. Oushak is known for the artistry and exceptional quality of its carpets.
Oushak is located in the west-central part of Analtolia and has developed a reputation for creating carpets of extraordinary beauty. Oushak carpets are distinctive in their patterns and colors. This carpet has a formal feel created by the use of a traditional layout. The design uses a central medallion, pendants, and formal corners in the field.
The motifs are large in comparison to the overall size of the rug, and they have a stylized geometric quality that is expected from a Turkish carpet. However, Oushak carpets are also known for their fusion of formal design elements and tribal symbols. The local weavers infused a considerable amount of self-expression in the piece.
Each Oushak carpet is unique, which is one of the characteristics that makes them so highly desirable and collectible. Sometimes, the colors are bold, but sometimes they are softer and less intense, like this one. All of them are known for being exceptionally beautiful rugs.
This carpet has a high knot-count, as you would expect from an Oushak carpet. Oushak carpets were a popular choice in state and federal buildings in the early days of the United States. They were prized for their elegant and stately character. The colorful and individual designs were as prized then as they are today.
This antique carpet has a traditional design and soft colors on the warm side of the spectrum. This gives the carpet an inviting feel that would be the perfect addition to a traditional space. Aside from formal settings, this Oushak would also make the perfect way to add color to a Boho chic design. It is beautiful piece that will add character and sophistication to many design styles.
