Red Color Weeping Willow Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
$38,000.00
| Stock number | 24784 |
| Size | 11 ft 5 in x 14 ft 6 in (3.48 m x 4.42 m) |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Oushak |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Antique Oushak Turkish Weeping Willow Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century weaving from Western Anatolia showcases the enduring artistry of antique rugs. Its powerful composition is anchored by a vibrant, saturated red field color, characteristic of the finest village productions from the region. The main field is dominated by a striking madder-dyed red hue, presenting a brilliant shade that shifts between deep vermilion and rich salmon coral pink. This intense color provides a dramatic backdrop for the highly stylized botanical motifs rendered in contrasting secondary colors of pale blue, saffron yellow, and ivory. The central axis features a magnificent stylized Tree of Life, flanked by repeating architectural elements that suggest prayer niches or garden gates.