Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Medallion Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8700 12'1" × 14'2" $48,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1920, presents a classic Anatolian medallion composition in hand-knotted wool. Its generously scaled layout and softly faded palette give it the relaxed elegance for which antique Oushaks are prized.

A light blue field opens around a restrained central medallion, allowing the design to breathe. Delicate floral and foliate drawing appears in pale pink, soft gold, warm beige, and hints of muted green, while the surrounding border repeats the same ornament with a gentle, time-softened clarity. The result feels airy rather than formal, with pattern that hovers across the surface instead of dominating it.

That balance of open ground and quiet ornament makes the rug especially versatile in interiors. It can anchor a formal room with grace or bring a more collected, layered feeling to contemporary spaces, offering the character, patina, and artisanal depth associated with early 20th-century Oushak weaving.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.