9 x 11 - Brown Vintage Pakistani Rug - 77171

77171 Vintage Pakistani Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 11'02.

The Desert Bloom: A Vintage Pakistani Oushak Rug of Refined Simplicity

A testament to quiet grandeur and impeccable craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Oushak rug captures the soul of timeless elegance. Woven in a palette of soft sandstone, muted gold, and terra cotta, it reflects the sun-warmed serenity of Anatolian courtyards and the earthy sophistication of old-world craftsmanship. The composition unfolds as a continuous garden of stylized motifs — balanced, graceful, and infinitely harmonious — each detail revealing the hand of an artisan steeped in centuries of tradition.

The allover pattern is a study in rhythm and refinement. Repeating geometric florets and palmette motifs float effortlessly across the field, their outlines delicately drawn in warm brick red and airy blue. This repetition, unbroken by a central medallion, gives the design a rare openness — a sense of infinite continuity that invites the eye to wander. The restrained elegance of the pattern reflects the Oushak school’s mastery of proportion, where every curve and interval feels both ancient and timelessly modern.

Framed by a series of finely articulated borders, the rug’s architecture is defined by stylized floral bands and meandering vine motifs that echo its inner rhythm. Subtle abrash lends character and movement to the surface, enriching the neutral foundation with a soft painterly effect. The light, faded tones and delicate tracery evoke a sense of lived heritage — as though this exquisite work of art has quietly witnessed the passing of generations within grand halls and sunlit salons.

For the cultivated collector, The Desert Bloom masterpiece offers more than beauty — it offers presence. Its refined palette, fluid geometry, and textural depth make it equally suited to minimalist modern interiors or classically layered estates. This Pakistani Oushak rug embodies the essence of understated luxury: sophisticated yet organic, worldly yet serene, and forever grounded in the artistry of the human hand.

• Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, maroon, dark green, and ecru with other accent colors.
• Abrash. Antique Wash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Pakistan.
• Measures: 08'10 x 11'02.
• Pile Height: 0.24 of an inch.
• Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.