Antique Oushak Rug with Blush Pink Border

05016
Period
Circa 1890
Origin
Western Anatolia
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
308 x 205 cm
10'1" x 6'8"

Antique Oushak carpets inherit a rich tradition. Weavers in western Anatolia have crafted these rugs since the Ottoman Empire’s Golden Age in the 16th century. Traders once called them ‘Turkey’ carpets. Ottoman court workshops often inspired their designs. Over time, European influences blended with these patterns. Western buyers commissioned many Oushaks as a more affordable option to densely woven Persian carpets with curvilinear designs.

The example here showcases Oushak’s enduring appeal. It features a spacious, infinite repeat pattern. Large-scale palmettes and rosettes adorn the carpet in soft pastel tones: celadon green, terracotta, and blush pink. This design embodies the ‘Continental precise’ feeling that makes Oushak carpets a top choice in modern interior design.

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