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Antique Ushak Carpet

19th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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An early antique Ushak carpet, with ancient natural dyes, which have faded to create this stunning palette.  A muted dusky pink border surrounds an off-white / grey toned natural wool background  as well as light blues, greens and orange tones used for the vines and floral design.  Woven with a very open drawing with nice symmetry to the design, hand-woven around 1880 by skilled Turkish weavers in Ushak, Western Anatolia.  A finer weave than we see on most Ushak, as usually they are coarser in weave, some may call this a Sivas which often produced finer examples from Ushak region.

Contact us to reserve this Ushak carpet online and arrange a viewing at home or in our showroom.  We travel nationwide showing our carpets in situ, a free, no obligation and professional service we have offered since 1990.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Carpet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
395cm (155.51")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1094864
Dealers Internal Reference
11389
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
An early antique Ushak carpet, with ancient natural dyes, which have faded to create this stunning palette.
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 A muted dusky pink border surrounds an off-white / grey toned natural wool background  as well as light blues, greens and orange tones used for the vines and floral design.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  Woven with a very open drawing with nice symmetry to the design, hand-woven around 1880 by skilled Turkish weavers in Ushak, Western Anatolia.  A finer weave than we see on most Ushak, as usually they are coarser in weave, some may call this a Sivas which often produced finer examples from Ushak region.

fig 1. An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones.
fig 1. Antique Ushak Carpet

Contact us to reserve this Ushak carpet online and arrange a viewing at home or in our showroom.  We travel nationwide showing our carpets in situ, a free, no obligation and professional service we have offered since 1990.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Carpet to the 1880s.

Height
395cm (155.51")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094864
Dealers Internal Ref
11389
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Ushak Carpet

Archive II An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones. View II
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Archive VIII An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones. View VIII
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An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones.
Antique Ushak carpet
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An antique Ushak carpet featuring a central medallion pattern in muted terracotta, cream, and soft blue tones.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarpets and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnatolian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Stylised floral palmettes, Geometric borders, All-over field pattern
  • SizeH 395 cm (156 in) x W 300 cm (118 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Ushak carpets originate from the town of Ushak in western Anatolia, Turkey, which has been a major centre for carpet production since the 15th century. These carpets are renowned for their distinctive floral motifs, oversized scale, and soft, muted colour palettes that evolved over centuries from bolder sixteenth-century designs.

Authentic Ushak carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often utilising asymmetrical (Persian) knots. Natural vegetable dyes, derived from madder, indigo, and weld, are employed to achieve the characteristic faded terracotta, saffron, and neutral tones.

Identification involves examining the quality of the hand-spun wool, the organic irregularities in the weave and symmetry, and the specific vegetable dye palette that exhibits natural abrash, or tonal variation. Additionally, authentic pieces display characteristic large-scale medallion or star motifs within open fields.

An antique Ushak carpet functions as a foundational anchor in contemporary interiors, providing warmth and texture that contrasts against minimalist furniture. Interior designers frequently pair these rugs with clean-lined modern upholstery, architectural lighting, and natural wood floors to balance historic charm with current aesthetics.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles every few years, and keeping the carpet out of direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation. Using a breathable rug underlay also protects the wool pile from friction against hard flooring.
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