Oushak Turkish Antique Floral Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8432 9'0" × 12'9" $48,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, hand-knotted in wool around 1900, reflects the relaxed floral weaving tradition of western Anatolia. Its format and drawn motif place it squarely among classic antique Oushak rugs, prized for their balance of ornament and usable openness.

The composition is anchored by a deep indigo-blue field that gives the central medallion room to unfold. Stylized blossoms, crest-like forms, and geometric blossoms radiate outward in coral, ivory, sage green, and muted teal, creating a rhythmic botanical pattern that feels both structured and informal. Rather than strict symmetry, the drawing has a pleasing, slightly tribal looseness that softens the geometry.

A layered border framework in warm tan and ivory surrounds the field with rosettes, angular leaves, and small repeating devices, adding definition without crowding the design. The result is an antique floral medallion rug with a collected character, well suited to interiors that favor texture, warmth, and a quietly expressive Turkish carpet.

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.