Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8712 8'9" × 16'0" $48,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the floral weaving tradition of western Anatolia in a large-format, hand-knotted wool composition.

An airy light beige field is organized by a soft trellis framework, with scattered botanical motifs and restrained medallion-like crests floating across the surface. The design remains open and painterly, allowing faded blush, dusty pink, burnt orange, and soft red accents to appear and recede naturally, creating the mellow patina collectors prize in antique Oushak rugs. A narrow inner guard and gently scalloped outer border frame the composition without interrupting its calm rhythm.

Its subdued palette and low-contrast ornament give the rug versatility in formal living rooms, dining areas, or layered transitional interiors, where it can warm architectural spaces while keeping the room tailored and serene. Arts and Crafts influence is evident in the balanced geometry and stylized floral forms, but the overall effect stays unmistakably Turkish and quietly decorative.

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.