Aleyna is built around a medallion format rendered in a distinctive diamond silhouette—hooked and latched at the edges, with a top-view pomegranate-inspired motif nested at the center. The medallion feels architectural rather than ornate, giving the composition a clean focal point without becoming rigid.

Heavy abrash moves across the field in softened bands, letting ivory and seafoam shift into dusty burgundy and warm pink with an almost watercolor sense of depth. In the corners, spandrel overlays echo the medallion’s contours, creating a quiet call-and-response that holds the design together.

The border is notably wide and boldly scaled—an intentionally weighty frame that reads graphic and grounded. Scattered cloudbands add gentle motion and airy rhythm, balancing the rug’s strong geometry with a more floating, atmospheric energy.

The result is an Oushak that feels calm yet distinctive: a foundation piece with presence, designed to warm a room while keeping the overall mood soft, collected, and lived-in.

Oushak (Uşak) rugs are woven in western Turkey and are celebrated for their generous scale, open compositions, and palette-driven beauty. Compared with more densely patterned traditions, Oushaks often emphasize spacious fields, large medallions, and an overall sense of ease.

By the mid-to-late 20th century, Turkish weavers continued this long design lineage with pieces that retained classic structural motifs—medallions, spandrels, cloudbands—while allowing color variation and abrash to become a major part of the rug’s character.

Vintage Oushaks from the 1970s are collected today for their blend of practicality and artistry: rugs that live comfortably in modern homes while still carrying the unmistakable hand of a weaver and a region.

Aleyna is a modern Turkish name associated with brightness and a sense of light, and is also linked to the Arabic word ʿalaynā, meaning “upon us” or “to us.”

That feeling of light “moving across” something is exactly what this rug does best: abrash shifts like sun passing through a room, and the palette transitions from airy ivory and seafoam into softened burgundy and blush tones—present, but never loud.

Aleyna is a piece meant to lift a space while grounding it—quietly radiant, gently timeworn, and designed to feel at home for years to come.

• Primary material: Wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyed yarns with natural abrash
• Edges: Machine bound sides
• Finish: Secure sides and fully secured ends

This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is in good, stable condition consistent with its age and use. The wool pile shows even wear across to the knot heads.

The sides are secure with machine binding, and the ends are fully secured. A very light reduction is present along the outer stripe border on both sides, which is subtle in-hand and typical of a well-loved vintage piece.

For processing purposes, this and other rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse side.

The rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.

Use a quality rug pad to provide support and help reduce movement or edge curling.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug cleaner experienced with vintage and hand-knotted rugs.

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each vintage hand-knotted Oushak is unique in weave, motif drawing, and coloration.

What makes Oushak rugs distinctive?
Oushaks are known for open compositions, large-scale motifs, and a palette-forward approach that feels soft, warm, and livable.

Is the rug ready for use?
Yes. This rug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate placement.