12 x 16 - Red Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - 76656
12 x 16 - Red Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - 76656
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Care Instructions
● Vacuum with the beater bar off and always in the direction of the pile.
● Rotate 180° every 6 months for even wear and sun-fade balance.
● Blot spills immediately with a white cloth—never rub.
● Use a breathable rug pad to prevent slipping and fiber stress.
● Schedule a professional hand-wash every 3–5 years (sooner for high-traffic or pets).
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Description:-
76656 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 16'02.
The Anatolian Sovereign: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Tribal Grandeur
Steeped in the visual heritage of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug possesses the commanding presence of a stunning masterwork created to define an important interior. Its expansive red field becomes the setting for an architectural arrangement of tribal ornament, where geometry and nature merge into a language shaped by generations of weaving tradition. At the center, a monumental beige lozenge medallion establishes a ceremonial focal point, giving the exceptional composition the stature and distinction sought by collectors of historic carpets.
Within the medallion, powerful Ram’s Horn motifs accompany blooming palmettes, uniting two enduring symbols of Anatolian culture. The Ram’s Horn, or Koçboynuzu, traditionally represents strength, fertility, courage, and prosperity, while the palmette carries associations with flourishing life and abundance. Their placement at the heart of the rug transforms the medallion into a talismanic emblem. Smaller geometric devices extend outward from this nucleus, creating a layered visual hierarchy that rewards close examination.
Across the surrounding field, a rectilinear botanical network unfolds through serrated leaves, angular vines, stylized blossoms, biomorphic forms, and substantial palmettes. These motifs evoke an imagined garden interpreted through the bold vocabulary of village weaving, where natural forms are distilled into expressive shapes. The continuous vine structure suggests growth and regeneration, while flowering elements convey beauty, renewal, and fecundity. Subtle irregularities in scale and drawing reveal the hand of the weaver, lending the surface an individuality impossible to separate from its artisanal origins.
A geometric botanical border encloses the field with stately rhythm, accompanied by dual boteh floral meander guard bands that heighten the sense of movement. The iconic boteh, among the most enduring motifs in Eastern textile arts, is associated with life, continuity, and regeneration, making its presence an apt conclusion to the symbolic program. Generous proportions further elevate the extraordinary masterpiece into the realm of statement collecting, where provenance, craftsmanship, and decorative authority converge. This antique Oushak is an exquisite work of art with presence—a singular expression of Anatolian artistry capable of bringing the atmosphere of an old-world estate into a curated residence.
- Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 11'08 x 16'02.
- Date: 1900s. Early 20th Century.
