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50023 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 03'06 x 09'03.
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner — a piece that whispers stories of Anatolian nobility and ancient protection. Rendered in a refined palette of sun-warmed earth tones, this rug offers an experience beyond décor: it offers a passage through heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring power of symbolism.
At the heart of this piece lies a commanding duo of hooked cruciform medallions, flanked by delicate botanical palmettes that evoke the organic rhythms of rural Turkish landscapes. These bold geometric medallions, deeply rooted in tribal tradition, are more than ornamental — they are visual talismans. Their cruciform structure, bracketed by angular blossoms and stylized ram’s horns, suggests guardianship and abundance, a silent blessing passed down through generations. Each motif is anchored in a sandy beige field, whose soft abrash variations lend the piece a lived-in warmth that cannot be replicated by machine.
The hand-drawn border blooms with repeated vine motifs and abstract floral forms, which gently encircle the field like a protective wreath. These subtle emblems echo the symbolic language of Turkish nomads, where every petal and stem once held a spiritual charge — fertility, renewal, protection from the evil eye. Crafted entirely from handspun wool and dyed with natural pigments, this rug carries a whisper of the past into the present. Its irregularities are the signature of human touch, of time passed and hands remembered.
Reserved for the collector of soul-rich textiles and those who seek meaningful luxury, this rare Oushak runner is more than just a floor covering — it is an heirloom of integrity. Ideal for a distinguished hallway or entryway, it brings quiet prestige and grounded symbolism to modern spaces. With its scarcity, handcrafted origin, and enduring aesthetic rooted in heritage, this vintage runner stands as a woven artifact of both cultural memory and contemporary sophistication.
- Antique Wash and Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Measures: 03'06 x 09'03.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
