4 x 8 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 54000

54000 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 07'09.

Woven with ancestral artistry in the storied heartlands of Western Anatolia, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug reveals a language of geometry and symbolism, passed from loom to loom across generations. At its heart lies a tonal gray stepped hexagonal medallion, framed with jagged elegance that echoes the rhythmic cadence of mountainous landscapes. The center of this medallion cradles a radiant eight-pointed star—a celestial compass pointing toward harmony and protection—surrounded by stylized botanicals and tribal glyphs that speak of life cycles, renewal, and the sacred bond between nature and spirit.

This medallion floats in an open pink field softened by time and sunlight, yet still rich with spirit. Here and there, stylized floral bouquets bloom like whispers—graceful forms suspended in space, drawing the eye gently across the surface. These blossoms are not mere decoration; they are the echoes of gardens long remembered, offerings to unseen ancestors, and symbols of divine abundance. The absence of dense ornamentation allows the geometry to breathe and the symbolism to unfold—each pause in pattern, each silence in the weave, as meaningful as the motifs themselves.

Framing the field are lavender-gray corner spandrels and endcaps adorned with a repeating arrangement of tribal motifs and ancestral signatures—abstract yet expressive, like ancient constellations of the Anatolian sky. These elements form a visual bridge between the bold central medallion and the enclosing border, grounding the composition while enhancing its rhythmic cohesion. Their repetition suggests ritual, order, and the steady passage of time, their muted hues lending a dreamlike softness to the rug’s commanding symmetry.

The composition is encircled with a tribal motif main border rendered on a warm brown ground, resonant with earthbound energy and rooted tradition. This border is flanked on both sides by delicate carnation meander guard bands, traced in lavender-gray tones that echo the spandrels. The carnation—long a symbol of admiration and enduring love in Turkish folk art—winds its way along the edges, a protective flourish wrapping the rug in quiet reverence. Altogether, this Oushak carpet is more than textile—it is a tactile prayer, a poetic manuscript of woven memory, and a testament to the enduring elegance of Anatolian tradition.

• Abrash. Antique Wash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 04'01 x 07'09.
• Pile Height: 0.16 of an inch.
• Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.