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Antique Turkish Oushak Beige Botanic Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
An early 20th century Turkish Oushak (Ushak) antique rug, the sand field with an overall symmetrical design of leafy scrolling vines around an ornate central medallion within a pale salmon serrated leaf border.

belong to one of the most significant categories of floor coverings. in general, and Oushak rugs in particular, are woven with the application of the symmetrical knot, also known as the Ghiordes knot, used mainly in Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Iran (formerly Persia), and Europe. The majority of antique Oushak rugs is characterized by relatively loose knots giving them a supple body, and a fairly long, luminous pile which can be attributed to silky, high-quality wool they work with. The most popular designs of oriental rugs i.e. ‘star’ and ‘medallion’ originated in U?ak. In terms of coloration, the dyes tend towards cinnamons, terracotta tints, gold, blues, greens, ivory, saffron and grays.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB3419
Incollect Reference #:	535240

Dimensions

W.	137 in;	H.	164 in;
W.	347.98 cm;	H.	416.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511

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