{"product_id":"11-x-16-orange-antique-turkish-oushak-rug-77092","title":"11 x 16 - Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - 77092","description":"\u003cp\u003e77092 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'06 x 15'09.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Celestial Arbor: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommanding the presence of a stunning masterwork conceived for an important interior, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug from the late 19th century unfolds as a poetic vision of the eternal garden. Its directional composition is dominated by an ascending Tree of Life, rising through the field with an almost architectural sense of purpose. The generous scale and open drawing are hallmarks of celebrated Oushak artistry, transforming the carpet into a statement of cultivated taste, historical distinction, and collectible prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the exceptional composition, a rectilinear flowering Tree of Life grows upward through an intricate network of angular branches laden with palmettes, curved sickle leaves, stylized blossoms, and delicate tendrils. One of the most enduring symbols in Oriental weaving, the iconic Tree of Life motif represents the axis connecting earth with heaven, expressing immortality, spiritual ascent, and the continuity of existence. Palmettes introduce associations with abundance, while unfurling leaves evoke endless regeneration. Scattered floral forms appear to blossom independently along the branches, giving the design the atmosphere of a mythical orchard suspended outside ordinary time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding border extends this symbolism through a procession of palmettes, flowering leaves, and tree-like botanical forms, creating the impression that the central arbor continues beyond the field. An inner and outer guard band establish a measured architectural enclosure, allowing the principal border to function as a symbolic garden wall around the sacred tree. The restrained geometry, spacious ornamentation, and charming irregularities reveal the hand of its weavers, preserving the individuality prized in period Oushaks and giving the surface an unmistakable sense of provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially intriguing is the Kufic-style cartouche positioned at the lower end, lending the extraordinary masterpiece an additional layer of mystery and ceremonial character. Its presence recalls the long artistic tradition of incorporating calligraphic or pseudo-calligraphic devices into Islamic decorative arts, where the written form itself could become ornament. Paired with the ascending Tree of Life, the cartouche heightens the impression of a textile conceived as a symbolic landscape—an exquisite work of art whose beauty rewards prolonged study. More than a distinguished acquisition, this Oushak offers the privilege of living with a surviving expression of Anatolian artistry, spirituality, and late Ottoman-era refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-knotted wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 11'06 x 15'09.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1890's. Late 19th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101910143269,"sku":"77092","price":36750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/products-77092_Turkish_11-06_x_15-09.jpg?v=1753691408","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/11-x-16-orange-antique-turkish-oushak-rug-77092","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}