Description:-
79248 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'09 x 11'05.
Bathed in tones of golden brown and celestial blue, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes an air of restrained opulence and architectural majesty. Its commanding presence begins at the heart of its design—a monumental octagonal medallion rendered in a rich caramel brown, its edges encased in a jagged sawtooth band like the battlements of a sacred citadel. At the core rests a sky blue lozenge, edged in fierce crimson serrations, evoking both shield and sanctuary. Surrounding this central element are ancient emblems of spiritual power—ram’s horns for strength, ascending tree of life motifs for renewal, and primitive triangular glyphs that suggest hidden cosmologies.
The captivating field itself is a sublime tableau of symbolic articulation, woven in hues of warm brown and sky blue. A complex lattice of angular acanthus leaves, stylized glyphs, and tribal motifs breathes across the surface, as if whispered from the oral traditions of Anatolia’s highlands. Interspersed are sky blue tree of life motifs—delicately stylized, yet grounded with intention—that echo the ancient rites of continuity and abundance. These enchanting visual mantras imbue the rug with the gravitas of a sacred text, each knot a syllable in the poetry of resilience and rebirth.
The field is framed at its edges by rectangular endcaps that bloom with sky blue trees of life, anchoring the design with both rhythm and symbolism. At each corner, graceful cartouches unfurl outward, flowing with tree of life motifs and tulip forms—sacred blossoms in Ottoman iconography that represent prosperity and divine harmony. These spandrels create the effect of illuminated manuscripts, where the design breathes outward like pages turned beneath a golden dome. The symmetry is rigorous yet poetic, suggesting both a cosmic order and the intimacy of lived tradition.
Encasing this one-of-a-kind masterpiece is a regal geometric border in pale sky blue, its interlocking pattern echoing the architecture of ancient Anatolian palaces. This border is flanked by a pair of narrow rectilinear running water guard bands rendered in a dramatic red, the color of vitality and protection. Altogether, the composition achieves a sublime tension between geometry and mythology, precision and mysticism. This precious woven wonder is not merely a decorative object—it is a woven icon of high design, channeling centuries of cultural memory into a singular expression of timeless luxury.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 08'09 x 11'05.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
