Antique Oushak Turkish Allover Floral Geometric Warm Tan With Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5510 9'6" × 15'10" $43,000

An antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1920, hand-knotted in wool, embodies the relaxed grandeur of Anatolia’s celebrated weaving tradition. Its generous layout and softened ornament speak to the distinctive Oushak aesthetic, where large-scale design is favored over sharp detail and the overall effect feels atmospheric rather than formal.

The field is grounded in warm tan, animated by faded coral and soft terracotta motifs that rise and dissolve across the surface. A loosely organized medallion-and-crest composition runs through the center, framed by floral arabesques and geometric infill that retain just enough definition to suggest the original structure. The restrained contrast gives the rug a gentle, time-softened presence.

Along the edges, an understated border of small geometric and floral elements reinforces the allover rhythm without closing it in. This antique Oushak wool rug offers the kind of visual breathing room designers value: enough pattern to anchor a room, yet enough quietness to layer naturally with upholstered seating, wood finishes, and neutral interiors.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.