Antique Oushak Turkish Allover Geometric Light Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB6836 11'8" × 14'1" $43,000

Antique Turkish Oushak carpet, woven circa 1920, rooted in the Anatolian weaving tradition and prized for its relaxed geometry and understated elegance. This room-size hand-knotted wool rug reflects the early 20th-century Oushak taste for open spacing, softened ornament, and livable formality.

The light taupe ground is organized into a staggered lattice of stepped medallions and crest-like forms, set far enough apart to preserve an airy field. Muted brown, dusty rose, and olive outline the motifs, with faded accents that lend the composition a calm, timeworn glow. Small geometric blossoms appear between the larger elements, reinforcing the repeat and adding a subtle decorative pulse.

A layered border of rosettes, vines, and floral-geometric details frames the field with balanced rhythm and a faint Western decorative influence. The softly worn surface heightens the rug’s character and makes the palette read even warmer. Its low-contrast design can anchor furniture beautifully in traditional, transitional, or gently modern interiors without ever feeling heavy.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.