Antique Oushak Rugrug no. 7941

Description

A late 19th-century antique Turkish Oushak in warm vibrant colors. Field is teal with lots of pink and orange accents Oushak rugs are known for the silky, luminous wool they work with. The dyes tend towards: cinnamons, terracotta tints, gold, blues, greens, ivory, saffron and grays. The late 19th century saw the rejuvenation of Oriental rug production, at this time Oushak re-surfaced as a preeminent center of weaving industry. The new Oushak industry saw two major shifts in design: floral patterns in the Persian tradition were incorporated in to design and room size, decorative carpets were woven as European standards demanded.