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The Anatolian Chronicle: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Grandeur

$6,720
£5,066.31
€5,897.33
CA$9,454
A$9,509.35
CHF 5,540.83
MX$115,857.49
NOK 63,723.20
SEK 65,367.23
DKK 44,078.62

About the Item

74064 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08’11 x 11’09. Like an ancient tableau kissed by the Anatolian sun and softened by centuries of whispering winds, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds as a golden relic of enduring beauty. Its nature-inspired palette of warm camel brown, faded brick red, golden ochre, and sandy beige weaves a narrative both regal and restful, echoing the grandeur of Ottoman palaces and the quiet romance of forgotten courts. The composition flows like an ancient song, each motif a verse in a tale of legacy and light. At the heart of its woven poetry lies the iconic Herati pattern, not bound to a central axis but spread freely across the field in an elegant, rhythmic dance. Rosettes unfurl like wild blooms scattered across sunbaked earth, while the sweeping scale of the motifs imparts an air of majestic informality. Palmettes, serrated leaves, and diamond-shaped floral forms anchor the composition in a timeless geometry, each element echoing a reverence for nature’s grace and symmetry. Framed by a resplendent border, the exceptional design finds its balance in a succession of floral medallions and botanical forms, bordered by vines that meander like the Tigris across ancient Anatolian plains. Woven with finesse and softened by time, the border mirrors the field’s palette—its golden ochres and brick reds glowing like the fading embers of a hearth, its sandy-beige outlines gently blurred by natural abrash and the patina of age. This extraordinary Oushak masterpiece is more than a floor covering—it is a woven memoir of Turkish artistry, a tactile hymn to the land that birthed it. In its subdued grandeur and sun-warmed hues, one feels the echo of countless footsteps, the hush of caravan winds, and the silent resilience of a craft passed from hand to hand across generations. Draped in warmth and wonder, it brings a soul-soothing elegance to any interior it graces. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 08'11 X 11'09. Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 107 in (271.78 cm)Length: 141 in (358.14 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74064 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'11 X 11'09 1stDibs: LU942944231062

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