Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1890-1900, this 12x15 oversized antique rug is an especially rare and regal find in Oushak rugs of its period—a spacious and intricate exemplar of the legendary style, among Rug & Kilim’s most exciting curations of vintage and antique Oushak rugs.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate Oushaks for their delicious and unexpected design choices among other Oriental rugs of their caliber. The design employs classical Ottoman sensibilities with the stellate medallion featuring eight radiating palmette forms articulated through subtle linear definition. The ivory field showcases deliberate negative space utilization, with restrained floral arabesques and curvilinear vine structures creating a sense of elegance. The border exemplifies a continuous palmette pattern rendered in the same coral-blush tonality as the central elements, maintaining visual coherence through coloristic restraint. The rug’s nearly monochromatic palette—employing only soft apricot hues against cream ground—represents either intentional aesthetic minimalism or the effects of age-related fading on original madder dyes. It’s an exemplary choice for the traits that Oushaks are celebrated for—from the uniquely feminine undertone to the more approachable, yet still regal sensibility it achieves—a grand collectible of the best large size one might find these rugs in today. Condition: This antique Oushak rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.