Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet — 1960s | 6'10" x 10'

The Gulay's center medallion is composed of a roundel floral minor medallion nested inside a larger scalloped, contoured main medallion, with palmettes and floral buds scattered throughout the interior field. Corner spandrel overlays echo the medallion's shape in quarter-map relief, tying the composition together. For more on palmette and medallion motifs, see our guide to common rug motifs.

Inner and outer minor borders are worked in a reciprocating pawn design, while the main border features a partial pomegranate stylized top view alongside minor cartouches filled with floral blossoms and buds. The palette is soft and romantic: dusty rose, blush, ivory, platinum, and pale coffee brown with a hint of purple. Explore more Oushak pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 6'10" x 10', the Gulay suits living rooms and dining rooms where its layered medallion structure and soft color story can anchor the space.

Oushak carpets originate from Western Anatolia and have long been prized for their spacious drawing and softly rendered medallion vocabulary. Nested, layered medallion compositions like this one, combined with pomegranate and cartouche bordering, reflect the tradition's ability to balance structural complexity with an overall sense of calm, open composition.

Woven circa the 1960s, the Gulay reflects this Oushak formula in a particularly soft, romantic palette. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Oushak collection.

Gulay means "rose moon" in Turkish and Azerbaijani, derived from gül, ultimately from Persian gol meaning "rose," combined with ay meaning "moon."

The name reflects the rug's own softly rounded medallion, blooming like a rose at the center of the field, and the pale platinum and ivory tones that give the piece a quiet, moonlit luminosity.

Gulay captures the Oushak tradition at its most graceful: layered, softly colored, and generous in floral detail.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted (Turkish symmetrical knot)
• Dye method: Traditional dyes
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Vintage condition with mostly even wear

Mostly even wear is present across the surface to knot heads, consistent with age and use.

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

For processing purposes, this rug may have painted numbers on the reverse side, common for rugs of this type.

Recently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.

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

Use a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with vintage Turkish carpets.

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Vintage Oushak weavings like the Gulay are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.

What are the painted numbers on the back?
Small painted numbers on the reverse are a common processing mark used for inventory purposes on rugs of this type, and do not affect the rug's use or appearance from the front.

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