Yellow Antique Oushak Turkish Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$18,800.00
| Stock number | 24796 |
| Size | 10 ft 7 in x 12 ft 2 in (3.23 m x 3.71 m) |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Oushak |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Yellow Antique Oushak Turkish Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the late 19th-century Oushak style, characterized by its grand scale and sophisticated use of natural dyes. The design features a magnificent central medallion rendered in complex geometric and stylized floral forms, setting a tone of courtly elegance. The expansive field is dominated by a rich, warm yellow hue—a signature color palette of the finest Turkish weaving tradition from this period. This vibrant ground provides a striking contrast to the deep, dark border, which is intricately populated with stylized palmettes and meandering vine work, lending the composition movement and depth. Woven in the late Ottoman era, this rug was clearly intended for a stately interior, presenting in a generous room-size format.