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
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