Description
Origin:
Turkey
Actual Dimensions: 4′ 6″ × 10′ 7″ (rounded 5×11)
Style:
Traditional
Material:
Wool pile on cotton foundation
Color Palette:
Rich brick red field with navy blue, ivory, soft sage green, muted coral, and warm gold accents
This Turkish Oushak runner features an elongated central medallion with layered floral arabesques and palmettes extending along the red ground. Symmetrical corner spandrels and scattered blossoms in ivory and gold create gentle flow, while wide borders use repeating vine garlands, geometric motifs, and small floral sprays in navy and sage tones. The softened colors, natural abrash, and aged patina give it authentic mid-20th-century warmth and refined proportion.
Turkish Oushak runners adapt classical Persian-inspired motifs into narrow formats, woven with thick wool for durability and comfort in high-traffic areas. Vintage pieces like this one show light-handed fading and abrash, with a medium pile that has worn evenly while keeping strong knotting and detail. The pattern emphasizes elegant repetition suited to extended corridors.
A 5×11 runner fits longer hallways, entryways, or beside dining tables, adding rich pattern and warmth to narrow spaces. The brick red field brings energy and richness, contrasting nicely with wood floors or neutral walls. Wool ensures lasting resilience, softness underfoot, and easy maintenance through regular vacuuming.