Oushak Turkish Antique Allover Geometric Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB6805 16'10" × 17'10" $95,000

This antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1900, reflects the long Anatolian weaving tradition of western Turkey in a restrained allover format. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents the ease and softness for which Oushak rugs are prized, while the square composition gives the design a quietly architectural presence.

The pale sand field is organized by a staggered grid of geometric cartouche and diamond motifs, each outlined in faded dusty rose, light gray, and taupe. Rather than relying on a single dominant medallion, the rug spreads its ornament across the surface with measured repetition, allowing the pattern to read as both ordered and atmospheric. That low-contrast handling gives the antique pile a mellow, timeworn clarity.

An understated border frames the composition with small floral and geometric details, echoing the field without competing with it. The result is an antique Oushak rug that feels calm, adaptable, and elegantly rooted in Turkish carpet making, well suited to interiors seeking an allover geometric antique rug with soft color and historical character.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.