Description
Origin:
Egypt (modern reproduction of classic Turkish Oushak style)
Actual Dimensions: 12′ 10″ × 16′ 11″ (rounded 13×17)
Style:
Traditional Oushak
Material:
Hand-knotted wool
Color Palette:
Soft pale blue-gray field, warm ivory and beige, light terracotta, muted sage, subtle gold, and faint rose accents
This large Egyptian Oushak rug displays a very open and spacious layout typical of the style, with a gentle all-over pattern. The main field features large-scale scattered medallions, stylized floral sprays, and delicate vine elements in soft ivory and terracotta tones against the pale blue-gray background, creating a light and serene composition. The wide multi-layered borders contain repeating geometric and floral motifs that provide a refined frame without crowding the central area.
Oushak rugs originated in western Turkey in the 16th century and were prized for their grand scale and harmonious colors. Modern versions like this one, hand-knotted in Egypt, maintain the classic large motifs and open spacing but use softer, more contemporary palettes for today’s interiors. Egyptian workshops produce these with good quality wool and careful knotting, resulting in a medium pile that feels substantial yet relaxed.
The wool pile offers solid durability for large living rooms, great rooms, or formal dining spaces with regular use. Its pale tones and open design work well under substantial furniture, in coastal, farmhouse, or transitional settings, and on light floors. The impressive size provides generous coverage while the subtle distressing gives it an authentic aged appearance right from the start.