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Large Ivory Background Turkish Antique Oushak Rug 50666

Size: 9 ft 6 in x 15 ft 3 in (2.9 m x 4.65 m)
Origin: Turkish Rugs

A central field of cream in this decorative antique Turkish Oushak rug is decorated with a splaying design rendered in orange and dusky green with accents of yellow hues. Symmetrical and matched top to bottom, the pattern in this antique Turkish rug features orange ornaments linked with dark, leafy vines, each anchored in a light green field set off with a jagged outline. Vivid, marigold-hued flowers fill the space around these decorations, all enclosed by a narrow band of dark green with simple orange blossoms. A wide swathe of orange forms the primary border, featuring clusters of small cream and green flowers around larger, ornate floral displays. A small yellow bar, a brighter match to the innermost green band, completes the antique rug.

Beautiful Large and Decorative Ivory Colored Background Turkish Antique Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1900 – This majestic antique Turkish Oushak rug was woven around the turn of the century. It features several designs elements that make it an excellent example of late Ottoman Empire art. The antique Turkish rug uses contrasting colors in the field and borders to highlight the design motifs. It is a magnificently decorative rug that uses a simple color palette in coral, ivory and hints of blue arranged in a way that creates visual balance within the rug design.

The design of this beautiful and soft antique Turkish Oushak rug is symmetrical, both horizontally and vertically, with a single element placed centrally in the design. However, it is not used in the same manner as a central medallion. Rather, it is made to appear as if it is a minor elements of a much larger carpet design that extends beyond the borders of the antique rug. This was done to give the impression that the space is much larger and highlights the larger scale architectural features of the room.

The artist used the scale of the main border and field to enhance a perception of grandeur and size. These elements of the large soft ivory colored background Turkish Antique Oushak rug were intentionally used to make the room appear to be larger. This makes it an excellent piece for a room design that features high ceilings and traditional elements. This antique large Turkish Oushak rug can easily be used to define a space within a larger room, or to make a smaller room appear larger. Regardless of how you use it, the refined character of this beautiful large Oushak rug makes it an excellent collector’s piece from the final days of the grand Ottoman rulers.

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