Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8838 17'0" × 19'7" $100,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and presents a relaxed medallion composition rooted in Anatolian weaving tradition.

A warm tan field softens the geometry, allowing the central medallion to appear almost dissolved into the ground. Small floral rosettes, angular vine work, and lattice-like diamond forms drift across the surface in faded brick red, muted rust, and pale ivory, creating the gentle irregularity collectors associate with early Oushak carpets.

The border is more defined, with a repeated chain of palmettes, blossoms, and stylized vine motifs that frames the composition without overpowering it. Its low-contrast palette and time-softened abrash give the rug an easy, casual elegance, ideal for interiors that favor layered texture over strict formality. As an oversized antique Turkish medallion rug, it brings warmth, quiet ornament, and a collected presence to grand living rooms, dining spaces, or open-plan settings, where its worn clarity and subdued coloration can anchor the room with ease and grace.

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.