Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: Early 20th Century – Spectacularly styled, this posh antique Oushak rug showcases all of the rich visual features and textures that are prized in regional carpets. The radiant papyrus-colored field creates a posh backdrop that highlights the warm, earthy decorations. An airy allover arabesque featuring rectilinear vine scrolls, rustic botanical motifs and quirky palmettes gives the broad, well-proportioned field a distinctly Turkish style. Tonal borders adorned with sprawling vine scrolls create an elegant frame that complements the chic earth-tone motifs and coral-pink accents that appear within the stately field. With its soft color palette, subtle tonal accents and precise rectilinear motifs, this spectacular antique rug embodies the many rich decorative traits that make regional rugs so popular among western designers.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Soft Washed Out Antique Persian Vase Design Turkish Oushak Area Rug 46272
Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 3.56 m)
Origin: Turkish Rugs
Style: Oushak Rugs
This antique Turkish Oushak rug depicts a glowing sun-kissed visage decorated with an articulate rectilinear arabesque that has a sophisticated, earthy appearance.
