4 x 11 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 52178

52178 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, 04'06 X 10'11.

Rooted in the grandeur of Anatolia’s weaving traditions, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds like an heirloom scroll of florid poetry and timeworn elegance. The richly saturated terra cotta red field pulses with a warm, autumnal radiance—evocative of earthen clay and sunlit brick, hues steeped in centuries of natural dyeing practices. Along the spine of the composition, a vertical procession of quatrefoil medallions unfurls like a vine of blossoms, each one symmetrically poised and artistically rendered with filigreed detail and harmonious geometry.

The medallions, resembling stylized lotus rosettes or mirrored floral crests, seem to hover delicately, suspended within the open field with the grace of celestial bodies. Their minty blue-green outlines offer a cooling contrast to the field’s fiery warmth, while internal palmette motifs, floral arabesques, and pistachio tendrils reflect the botanical lyricism so cherished in Turkish design. These motifs echo ancient gardens, the legacy of Ottoman palatial aesthetics, and the spiritual geometry of Islamic art—all woven together in a dance of symmetry and subtle asymmetry.

Framing this verdant tableau is a border that reads like the rhythmic cadence of a folk tale—an alternating pattern of stylized birds, dragons, and abstract flora on a soft olive backdrop. The guard bands and inner stripe lend a composed structure to the overall design, grounding the lyrical movement of the central motifs in a balanced frame. This interplay of contrast and containment—between motion and stillness—imbues the rug with a timeless energy, as if it were both a visual sanctuary and a woven epic.

A testament to the quiet majesty of Anatolian craftsmanship, this vintage Oushak rug is more than a decorative furnishing—it is a tactile verse of heritage and artistry. Whether gracing a long corridor or anchoring a room of refined repose, it brings with it the soul of a bygone era, softened by time yet steadfast in presence. With every knot and nuance, it whispers of weavers’ hands, of stories told in thread, and of beauty distilled through generations.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 04'06 x 10'11.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.