Description
Origin: Turkey (Oushak weaving tradition in western Anatolia)
Actual Dimensions: 4′ 3″ × 6′ 8″ (rounded 4×7)
Style: Traditional / Transitional
Material: Wool (hand-knotted pile, cotton foundation typical for Oushak rugs)
Color Palette: Soft coral red central field, pale beige and ivory medallions, muted sage green and soft blue accents, touches of rust, gold, and dark gray outlines
This vintage Turkish Oushak rug presents a warm coral field with a large pointed oval medallion in cream tones, featuring intricate internal star and floral designs that extend outward in graceful arabesques. The medallion is surrounded by corner spandrels filled with similar scaled-down motifs, connected by thin scrolling vines that create an open, airy composition. The borders are generous with repeating floral cartouches, vine scrolls, and geometric guards in softer pastel shades, giving the piece a gentle faded elegance typical of aged Oushak weavings.
Oushak rugs developed during the Ottoman period with large-scale, flowing patterns inspired by palace designs but adapted for broader use in villages. Vintage pieces from the mid-20th century, like this one, often show attractive softening of colors through natural wear and sun exposure, resulting in the subtle, harmonious palette seen here. The Turkish symmetric knot produces a medium pile that’s plush yet durable, with even knotting that holds up well over decades.
This size works nicely in living rooms under coffee tables, bedrooms at the foot of a bed, or small dining areas to add warmth and subtle pattern. The wool construction provides natural resilience to foot traffic, easy vacuuming for maintenance, and a soft feel that improves with use. Transitional Oushaks like this blend easily with modern or classic furnishings, offering timeless appeal and good value in the vintage rug market.