Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB3913 16'5" × 21'2" $130,000

This antique Turkish Oushak carpet, woven in Anatolia circa 1880, reflects the relaxed formality that made the Oushak tradition so enduring. Hand-knotted in wool, it is organized around a softly faded medallion scheme and an unusually open field, giving the composition a graceful sense of air and balance.

The warm tan ground has softened into pale peach, blush beige, and soft gold, with gentle abrash lending the surface a watercolor-like depth. A central crest and faint floral ornaments appear almost ghosted into the pile, while the border preserves a clear architectural frame with stylized blossoms, vinework, and quiet guard stripes that keep the rug grounded.

That low-contrast palette makes the piece particularly appealing in refined interiors, where it can temper darker furnishings or layer easily beneath linen upholstery and warm wood finishes. More atmospheric than graphic, it offers the charm of an antique floral medallion rug with the calm, luminous patina designers value in early Oushak carpets.

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.