Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet — 1940s | 11'9" x 13'8"

The Nur's field is covered in repeating shadow medallions, their density built from interior hook-and-latch minor medallions and quatrefoil-oriented, diamond-pointed interior panels. This layered structure gives the field exceptional visual depth despite its repeating format. For more on medallion and boteh motifs, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The minor borders are worked in a partial boteh design, while the main border features a floral bouquet and floral top-view rendering, framing the field with organic detail. The palette moves through pomegranate red, cherry red, sky blue, gold, and lime green. Explore more Oushak pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 11'9" x 13'8", the Nur is a grand, room-size piece, ideal for formal living rooms and dining rooms where its dense medallion repeat can be read at full scale.

Oushak carpets originate from Western Anatolia and have long been prized for their spacious drawing and softly rendered medallion vocabulary, though allover, repeating-medallion compositions like this one represent a denser, more intricate side of the tradition. The layering of hook-and-latch and quatrefoil elements within each medallion reflects a high level of design sophistication.

Woven circa the 1940s, the Nur reflects this denser Oushak formula at grand scale. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Oushak collection.

Nur is a Turkish name meaning "light" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, al-Nūr is one of the 99 names of Allah.

The name reflects the rug's own layered luminosity—warm reds and golds catching the light across a field so densely patterned it seems to shift and glow depending on the angle it's viewed from.

Nur captures the Oushak tradition at its most intricate: dense, radiant, and generous in scale.

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

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

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

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 Nur are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.

What makes this Oushak design distinctive?
Its repeating shadow medallions with hook-and-latch and quatrefoil detailing represent a denser, more intricate variation on the classically spacious Oushak field. See our motif guide for more.

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