Oushak Turkish Antique Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1930 (Fragment) BB8164 2'2" × 11'6" $4,000

This antique Turkish Oushak runner, woven circa 1930 and preserved as a fragment, reflects the relaxed floral tradition of Anatolian weaving. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the softened surface and mellow patina that give early Oushak carpets their enduring appeal.

The composition is organized in a long sequence of compartmented panels, each set against a soft blue field and filled with scrolling botanicals, rosette-like blooms, and curving foliate forms. A narrow red outline lends the runner definition, while the ivory outer border, punctuated with small floral motifs in dusty rose and terracotta, adds a neat, decorative frame.

Its rhythm is both orderly and lightly rustic, making it especially effective in a hallway, gallery passage, or narrow interior that benefits from pattern without heaviness. The blend of brick red, blue, ivory, and muted rose gives this antique Oushak a versatile presence, balancing floral ornament with the quiet structure collectors and designers value in hand-knotted Turkish runners.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.