Description
Origin:
Afghanistan (contemporary hand-knotted piece drawing from historic Turkish Oushak traditions)
Actual Dimensions: 3′ 0″ × 17′ 5″ (rounded 3×18)
Style:
Traditional Oushak
Material:
Hand-knotted wool
Color Palette:
Light blue-gray ground, soft beige and ivory, warm coral, muted turquoise, sage green, and touches of rusty red
This runner rug features a lively yet balanced Oushak composition with an abundance of open space. The central field is filled with an assortment of large tribal-inspired motifs including angular medallions, stylized birds, floral sprays, and geometric shapes arranged in a scattered, asymmetrical way. The wide borders display repeating geometric and floral patterns in complementary soft colors that frame the design effectively.
Oushak rugs trace their roots to 16th-century Turkey, where they were valued for their grand scale and harmonious palettes in palace settings. Afghan weavers today recreate this style with their own twist, using softer wool and faded tones to achieve a vintage, relaxed aesthetic. This example shows careful hand-knotting with good density for lasting wear.
The wool pile offers solid durability for busy hallways, long entryways, or gallery spaces with regular foot traffic. The light blue-gray base and gentle multicolored accents pair well with modern, bohemian, or traditional interiors, especially those with wood floors or neutral furnishings. Its generous length and lively but not overpowering motifs make it a standout choice for narrow, extended areas.