Description
Origin:
Turkey
Actual Dimensions: 8′ 4″ × 13′ 4″ (rounded 8×13)
Style:
Transitional
Material:
Wool
Color Palette:
Vibrant terracotta red, soft turquoise blue, warm gold, muted coral, sage green, creamy ivory accents
This antique Turkish Oushak rug showcases a striking central medallion with intricate floral arabesques and hooked details on a bold terracotta red field. The spacious open layout includes graceful corner spandrels and multiple wide borders with repeating geometric and floral motifs in contrasting turquoise and gold tones. The natural dyes have developed beautiful softening and subtle abrash over time, creating a rich, harmonious patina typical of genuine early 20th-century pieces in excellent preserved condition.
Oushak rugs from western Turkey were highly regarded during the Ottoman period for their large-scale designs, vibrant yet balanced colors, and open spacing. Antique examples like this one, circa 1900-1920, often feature strong central medallions with vivid vegetable-dyed wool that has aged gracefully, resulting in the characteristic depth and character sought by collectors and designers.
The hand-knotted wool pile remains dense and robust for its age, offering durability and comfort for living rooms, dining areas, or large entryways with moderate foot traffic. The bold terracotta field and turquoise accents provide warmth and visual drama, pairing beautifully with traditional furnishings, modern minimalism, or eclectic interiors. Gentle vacuuming without a beater bar and occasional professional cleaning will help preserve the vibrant natural dyes and maintain the rug’s structural integrity for generations.