Oushak Turkish Antique Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8979 8'1" × 19'9" $53,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1920, comes from the long-established carpet-making tradition of western Anatolia. Its composition departs from the more familiar open Oushak field, offering a layered, compartmented arrangement that feels both formal and expressive.

An ivory central panel anchors the design, but the eye is continually drawn outward to the surrounding burgundy ground, where floral medallions, angular trellis elements, and tribalized rosettes create lively movement. The palette is richly saturated yet balanced: brick red, rust, terracotta, teal, cobalt, black, and touches of soft ivory give the rug a strong graphic presence without losing its antique warmth. The narrow framing bands and outer borders heighten the sense of structure while allowing the ornament to remain animated and eclectic.

Hand-knotted with the distinctive character associated with antique Oushak weaving, this piece has the softened irregularity and decorative depth that designers value in early Turkish rugs. Its rhythmic patterning and aged color make it well suited to interiors that call for a collected focal point and a grounded sense of history.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.