A vivid rust antique Turkish Oushak rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rugs, Circa date: 1900 – Regal and classically composed, this antique Turkish Oushak rug boasts a rich, vibrant, happy and lively rust colour pallet that effectively brings to life the entirety of the large scale all over rug design. A soft background of rust serves as the setting for the main border, the details in which represent a happy coming together of the elegance of classical rug designs.
Meanwhile, this captivating antique large size rug showcases an impressively flowing allover pattern. This magnificently drawn out pattern unfolds throughout the entire expanse of the field. These light coloured large size palmettes, are set against the rich red background which causes the detail work to really pop. This exciting juxtaposition creates a feeling of excitement which speaks volumes about the care and attention that went into every single aspect of the antique rug’s creation.
Most people tend to equate antique Turkish rugs from Oushak with the lighter colour palettes. While many of the late 19th century Oushak rugs may fit that bill, this specific example harks back to the more original productions of the antique Turkish Smyrna rugs from the 18th and 17th centuries. The use of bolder and richer jewel tone colours combined with the large scale all over design, make this large red coloured antique Turkish Oushak rug one of the more exciting examples of its kind.
For people who love colour, it simply does not get much better than this red background antique Turkish Oushak rug. Its soft texture and happy colours give it a remarkable luxurious feel that will be sure to attract much attentions from whoever sees it. Without a doubt, this is the type of antique rug that is sure to become a cherished family heirloom for many future generations.
