Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage Oushak rug enjoys a distinctively appealing, rich red colorway with a subtle pink accent, a warmer variation of this celebrated hue lending a warm complement to the rich brown, gold, and black hues prevailing in the classic geometry. The very 19th-Century-style geometric floral pattern further enjoys a muted gray-blue tint, bringing out a subtle juxtaposition in play with the richer, more regal hues that exemplifies a control and offers a sense of movement in the grand symmetry of this piece; a slightly more versatile 8x10 rug than traditional rugs of this venerated family have known, connoting the variations that began to emerge in this period. Connoisseurs and designers alike will note the tasteful abrash prevailing in the red of the field and border alike, very naturally uplifting the bold, defined array of curvilinear and rectilinear motifs throughout the field and meandering borders in kind; a welcomed addition to the Antique & Vintage rug collection from Rug & Kilim. About the Collection: Antique rugs have been in Josh’s resume since he began in the industry almost 40 years ago when he was already recognized for one of the largest oriental rug collections in the United States. Each piece in the internationally recognized volume was handpicked for rarity, and of course aesthetic and beauty, now complementing one of the widest varieties of the Persian rug and Turkish rug collections with the utmost attention to individuality and care. Because of Josh’s position in the wholesale rug industry he’s been responsible for promoting a number of collections throughout history, from breathtaking signature Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, and Oushak classics to the more unsung jewels of the luxury industry. Vintage has also been synonymous with who we are since our beginning, particularly for our unparalleled Kilim collection, but with the rise of Mid Century collection the term vintage carpet has become very popular—especially exciting because often times many of the vintage carpets have also been treated, washed, dyed over, sheared, and modified—and has created a very successful category. We’re especially very proud of our vintage Kilims and Turkish rugs curated for our expansive collection of both area rugs and runners alike. Rug & Kilim maintains our own facilities for cleaning and restoration exclusively for carpets we’ve sold to ensure their lasting beauty and care long about a piece leaves our collection.