Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet — 1920s | 13'6" × 15'

13'6" x 15'

$21,790.00

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet — 1920s | 13'6" × 15'

The Yalim

★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

An heirloom rug from the Oushak collection

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet — 1920s | 13'6" × 15'

$21,790.00

Authentic Antique

Turkish handmade

professionally cleaned

The Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet is an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool carpet distinguished by repeating shadow medallions, interior hook-and-latch multi-medallions, and a softly abrashed red field. Woven in Western Anatolia circa the 1920s, this Oushak exemplifies the spacious drawing, muted tonality, and architectural border articulation that define classical Turkish Oushak production.

Origin: Oushak (Uşak), Western Anatolia, Turkey
Age: Antique, circa 1920s
Type: Square Carpet
Construction: Hand-knotted (Turkish symmetrical knot)
Pile: Natural wool
Use: Indoor
Size: 13'6" × 15'

Each rug is handcrafted and unique. Variations in abrash, oxidation, dye migration, and weave density are natural characteristics of antique Oushak carpets and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.

Description

This antique Oushak carpet features repeating shadow medallions defined by shifts in design density across a luminous red field. Interior hook-and-latch multi-medallions alternate with palmette-outlined forms, creating a rhythmic columnar arrangement characteristic of early 20th-century Anatolian weaving.

The minor borders display partial boteh motifs, while the main border presents a large-scale palmette meandering vine rendered in oxidized silver, dusty slate blue, green-gold, and softened red tones. The spacious drawing and softened geometry are hallmarks of classical Oushak production.

At an impressive 13'6" × 15' square format, this carpet anchors expansive interiors—ideal for large living rooms, formal spaces, or curated environments seeking warmth and historic depth.

History

Oushak carpets originate from Western Anatolia and were among the most sought-after Turkish weavings for export to Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Unlike tightly drawn Persian counterparts, Oushaks are known for their open fields, generous negative space, and softly scaled palmettes and medallions. Their muted mineral palettes and broad, relaxed geometry make them particularly adaptable to contemporary interiors while retaining strong historic lineage.

About the Name

Yalım means “the sharp edge of a blade” in Turkish, and also “fire,” “flame,” or “blaze.”

The name reflects the carpet’s radiant red ground and the crisp articulation of its shadow medallions—bold, defined, and powerful in presence.

Yalım embodies both intensity and refinement, honoring the strength and enduring craftsmanship of the Anatolian weaving tradition.

Materials & Composition

Primary material: Natural wool
Construction: Hand-knotted (Turkish symmetrical knot)
Dye method: Traditional dyes with visible oxidation and abrash
Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
Condition: Antique condition with even wear and faint foundation visibility

Condition Details

Even wear is present across the surface to knot heads, with faint foundation visibility consistent with age.

Most original side cord selvages remain intact or have been sympathetically restored. Sides and ends are fully secured.

The carpet has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate placement.

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brush heads.

Use a high-quality rug pad appropriate for large-format carpets to provide support and prevent shifting.

Rotate periodically to ensure even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced in antique Turkish carpets.

FAQ

Is this carpet one of a kind?
Yes. Each antique Oushak carpet is unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.

What defines Oushak carpets?
They are known for large-scale medallions, soft palettes, spacious fields, and broad border articulation.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and inspected prior to offering.

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ORIGIN STORY

The Oushak Collection

Yalim is an antique Turkish Oushak carpet distinguished by spacious shadow medallions, softened geometry, and mineral-toned natural dyes. Woven in Western Anatolia, Oushak carpets represent one of the most influential Ottoman weaving traditions, known for open composition and architectural calm.

Early 20th-century Oushaks are especially prized for their muted palettes, broad palmette borders, and adaptable scale—bringing warmth, history, and quiet authority into large contemporary interiors.