Antique Oushak Turkish Allover Floral Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1900 BB7506 7'10" × 18'10" $53,000

This antique Oushak Turkish rug, woven around 1900 in western Anatolia, presents the relaxed elegance that made Oushak carpets so enduring. Hand-knotted in wool, it is composed as a long, panelled field with a framed central section and richly worked borders, giving the piece its distinctive architectural rhythm.

Rather than a single medallion, the design unfolds through stacked geometric-floral motifs, lattice fragments, stylized blossoms, and boteh-like forms arranged with an almost tapestry-like looseness. Warm tan and light beige provide the ground, while rust red, brick red, brown, and charcoal accents lend depth and contrast. The drawing is intentionally softened, creating a generous, slightly timeworn look that feels both decorative and approachable.

Along the edges, repeated cartouches and rosette medallions add movement without overpowering the composition, while the abrash-like variations keep the surface visually alive from end to end. This balance of bold pattern and mellow color makes the rug especially well suited to traditional and transitional interiors seeking warmth, texture, and antique Turkish character.

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.