Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Geometric Light Gray With Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB9080 9'8" × 15'1" $50,000

This antique Turkish Oushak carpet, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, reflects the mellow elegance of western Anatolian weaving traditions. Its softly worn palette of light gray, soft beige, and warm taupe gives the piece an easy, collected character that feels at once historic and versatile.

The design is deliberately restrained: a broad open field is animated by a quiet medallion-and-crest arrangement, faint corner articulation, and scattered geometric details that read almost like a sketch. Around it, the border carries tribal-inspired ornament in muted brown, adding structure without disturbing the rug’s airy balance. The pattern remains softened by age, with subtle abrashed variation and a gently faded surface that enhances its antique presence.

Because the composition is so open and the drawing so understated, this Oushak rug brings texture and warmth rather than visual noise. It is especially well suited to interiors that call for a calm foundation, pairing naturally with contemporary furnishings, layered traditional rooms, and design schemes that favor understated antique character.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.