U-1365 - Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
12ft 04in X 20ft 06in
Circa: 1890
Oushak-Anatolian-Kars Rugs
Oushak carpets from the turn of the nineteenth century are among the currently most desirable of all oriental room size rugs. It is easy to see why when considering this nearly palace sized piece. The salmon field displays an allover repeating pattern of saw tooth edged hexagons and matching diagonal stylized leaves. The field is further decorated by highly formal palmettes, diamond arrays, small cruciforms and other abstract motives. The source of the design lies far back with the traditional Persian harshang pattern. Although the design covers the field, there is no sense of busyness or crowding. The elements float freely. The middle blue main border alternates skeletal tulips with cross-centered lozenges. The best period for these decorative Oushaks is 1890 to1914. This type of Oushak was probably produced by the giant British carpet company Oriental Carpet Manufacturers. They had strict standards regarding quality and most of the Oushaks of the period are their work. This extra-large carpet has held up very well and it will continue to serve well for further generations of appreciative owners. The construction is all wool, the pile is long.
Vacuum your rug frequently and use a vacuum which uses suction and does not have bristles. If possible, set vacuum to low power setting and vacuum the rug up and down and do not use a back-and-forth motion.
If possible, rotate the rug every few years to allow foot traffic to be spread evenly and shade the rug from direct sunlight to avoid fading in areas.
A rug pad is recommended on all surfaces to prevent slipping and stop marking if on floors with grooves or lines. Professional cleaning is recommended every two or three years.
