Vintage Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Runner Rug - 3′4″ × 10′11″

Description

This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features three connected hexagonal medallions capped with palmette pendants spread across an abrashed … more This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features three connected hexagonal medallions capped with palmette pendants spread across an abrashed scarlet red field. Each medallion contains palmette and lanceolate leaf designs. Ram’s horns decorate the edges of the medallions as well as the spandrels. A lovely floral meander main border and bloom and leaf guard borders frame the composition. The mostly soft earthy colors contrasted with the bright red field makes this Oushak runner quite striking, while its beautiful detailing adds elegance and grace. Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, scarlet red, ruby red, rust, terra cotta, rose, pink, taupe, tan, ecru, beige, greige, camel, coffee, light pink and light yellow. Perfect for a wide hallway, entry, corridor, living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, walkway, bathroom, foyer and long entryway.

Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 03'04 x 10'11.

IN THE STYLE OF: Oushak
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Turkey
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1940-1949
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Hand-Knotted Wool
CONDITION: Good
CONDITION DETAILS: Abrash
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use. less