Antique Oushak Turkish Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6851 13'2" × 21'7" $90,000

Woven in Turkey circa 1920, this antique Oushak rug is a hand-knotted wool example of Western Anatolian weaving, prized for its generous scale and softened ornament that feels both decorative and highly versatile.

Its sand-beige field is arranged in an allover repeat of stylized botanical and geometric motifs that read almost like a quiet trellis. Angular palmettes, leafy stems, and small rosette-like details unfold in muted brown and taupe, leaving broad areas of open ground between the forms. The overall effect is rhythmic and airy, with the pattern floating across the field rather than locking it in place.

A restrained border, also worked in earthy neutrals, frames the composition with vine and floral ornament while preserving the rug’s calm, architectural presence. The timeworn wool and low-contrast palette lend the surface a mellow patina, making it especially effective in layered interiors that benefit from warmth without visual heaviness. It pairs easily with oak, linen, and other natural textures, and works beautifully beneath classic furnishings or cleaner, modern silhouettes. The result is a rug with understated presence and lasting flexibility.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.