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Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Taupe, Early 1900s, 4' x 13'

$4,900
£3,678.27
€4,288.10
CA$6,939.40
A$6,958.58
CHF 4,025.91
MX$84,732.06
NOK 46,719.54
SEK 47,618.02
DKK 32,059.21

About the Item

This elegant early 20th century Turkish Oushak wide runner showcases the understated beauty for which Oushak weaving is universally celebrated. Hand-knotted in soft, naturally aged wool, the piece presents a serene taupe palette of extraordinary refinement — gently faded medallions in tones of beige and ecru floating on a warm, luminous field that shifts subtly with the natural abrash of vegetable-dyed mountain wool. The refined minimalism and gracefully timeworn character of this runner make it an ideal choice for sophisticated interiors seeking authentic vintage charm — one of those rare pieces that ages not into irrelevance but into ever greater beauty. Oushak rugs, woven in the city of Uşak in western Turkey, occupy a singular position in the world of antique carpets. Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian wool, Oushak rugs have been prized by European collectors since the Renaissance — appearing in the paintings of Holbein, Lotto, and Memling as symbols of wealth and refinement. Today, authentic antique Oushak rugs are among the most sought-after pieces in the interior design world, prized for their ability to bring warmth, elegance, and a timeless quality to both traditional and contemporary spaces. Dimensions: 3’ 10" x 12' 8" Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1614 Turkish Oushak Runners, Anatolian Runners, Antique Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Turkish Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage Oushak Rugs, Vintage Oushak Gray, Wool Antique, Allover Design Rug, Hand-Knotted Rugs, Taupe Color Runners, Vintage Taupe Color Runners, Reducing Climate Change, Sustainable Living, Upcycling Handwoven Rugs, Reusing Vintage Rugs, Reducing Carbon Footprint.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Length: 152 in (386.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 16141stDibs: LU8224237701762

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