53995 Vintage Pink Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 07'08.
Bathed in the tender hush of age and atmosphere, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug evokes the soft lyricism of Anatolian grace. At its heart lies a taupe medallion, its shape echoing an aged quatrefoil motif—an emblem of symmetry and unity. Around it, delicate palmettes bloom with understated presence, while ethereal lotus blossoms seem to drift like petals across still water. These sacred floral forms, bound in the geometry of the medallion, echo the timeless rhythms of nature—eternal, serene, and cyclical. Anchoring this motif are botanical flourishes at either end, like the graceful flares of ancient urns or trees opening their arms toward the horizon.
The field that surrounds this central voice is a faded blush of muted pink—gentle as rose quartz, as the sky before sunrise. Upon this open expanse, barely-there botanicals emerge and vanish like memories, forming a ghostly garden whose outlines have been softened by generations of footsteps and sun. These subtle motifs are not lost but whispering, each one a trace of the weaver’s dream, calling to the soul with the grace of wind-blown silk or pressed flowers between pages. The space between design becomes a sanctuary of silence, allowing the viewer to breathe, pause, and feel.
In each of the four corners, light green spandrels spill gently into the field, offering balance and harmony. Their design is fluid and organic, filled with amorphous shapes that mimic the flowing tendrils of vines or the blurred contours of clouds. These spandrels are not confined by strict geometry but rather embody the spontaneous flourish of the natural world. They remind us that beauty lies in both form and freedom, in both symmetry and the wildness of the earth’s bloom.
The pastel Oushak rug’s tranquil tan border encircles the composition with an air of reverence. Upon it meander a host of flora and foliage—stylized yet graceful—woven with botanical intention. Each bloom, each tendril bends gently along the line, forming a garland of peace. This is framed by a pair of delicate beige guard bands, inner and outer, like twin threads of subtle protection holding the world within. Altogether, this Oushak is a woven whisper of Anatolia’s botanical soul, where softness reigns and elegance is born not from opulence, but from restraint, spirit, and the poetry of presence.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 05'06 x 07'08.
- Pile Height: 0.23 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
