Oushak Turkish Antique Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5262 6'4" × 9'8" $24,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1880 in the historic weaving tradition of western Anatolia, is hand-knotted in wool and distinguished by its softly faded, room-friendly character.

Its pale sand ground is organized into a quiet grid of compartmented panels, each framed like a small carpet and filled with faint floral urns, stylized blossoms, geometric medallions, and architectural hints. Rather than reading as a strict medallion rug, the composition feels like an antique allover design translated through age and abrasion into something more atmospheric.

A restrained border of scrolling ornament and softened cartouches gives the field definition without heaviness, while blush, dusty blue, light gray, and muted taupe accents emerge gently from the surface. The overall effect is understated and architectural, ideal for interiors seeking warmth, texture, and an antique anchor that layers easily with both traditional and contemporary furnishings.

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.