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136 X 221cm Antique Angora Ushak or Oushak Rug
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136 X 221cm Antique Angora Ushak or Oushak Rug

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 December 2024 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
This “136 X 221cm Antique Angora Ushak or Oushak Rug” found a buyer.

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The fine, silky wool is unbelievably glossy and feels amazing underfoot. This wonderful antique rug is in excellent condition with soft, deep pile and wonderful muted tones of sea green, pale gold, soft terracotta and hints of coral. In prayer rug format, this design is typical of the area known as Ladik. A great item to liven up your bedroom or living area.

4'6" x 7'3"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Oushak Rug to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098119
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
The fine, silky wool is unbelievably glossy and feels amazing underfoot.
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This wonderful antique rug is in excellent condition with soft, deep pile and wonderful muted tones of sea green, pale gold, soft terracotta and hints of coral.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

In prayer rug format, this design is typical of the area known as Ladik. A great item to liven up your bedroom or living area.

4'6" x 7'3"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Oushak Rug to the 1900s.

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098119
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Oushak rug featuring geometric motifs in muted red, blue, and gold tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

136 X 221cm Antique Angora Ushak or Oushak Rug

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James Cohen Antique Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Oushak rug featuring geometric motifs in muted red, blue, and gold tones.
136 x 221cm Antique Angora Ushak or Oushak Rug
Ref: SA1098119
An antique hand-knotted Oushak rug featuring geometric motifs in muted red, blue, and gold tones.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Oriental
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, All-over floral field, Stylised border guards
  • SizeH 221 cm (87 in) x W 136 cm (54 in)

Oushak rugs originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey, which has been a major centre for carpet production since the Ottoman Empire. They are historically recognised for their characteristic soft wool, muted colour palettes, and large-scale geometric or floral motifs.

Authentic Oushak rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, foundation warp, and weft threads. Natural vegetable and plant dyes are traditionally utilised to achieve their characteristic faded colouration.

Authentication involves examining the knot density, irregularities in hand-spinning, natural dye variations across the pile, and the condition of the wool foundation. Examining the back of the carpet reveals the hand-tied knots and structural wear consistent with age.

An antique Oushak rug acts as a grounding textile element in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture or contrasting textures like concrete and steel. Its faded tones and organic patterns bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist aesthetics.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialised cleaning when necessary, and rotation to ensure even wear. Direct exposure to strong sunlight should be minimised to prevent dye fading.
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