420 X 467cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet 1900 - 1920

Name: 420 X 467cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1098755
Price: 35000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRugs & Carpets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleOttoman
MaterialWool, Cotton
ColourTerracotta and Light Blue
MotifsFloral medallions, Palmettes, Wide floral border, Symmetrical field pattern
SizeH 467 cm (184 in) x W 420 cm (165 in)

This large square antique Oushak carpet from 1900 exemplifies traditional Ottoman rug-making, composed of wool and cotton with a distinctive English Country House aesthetic. The piece displays a soft light blue central field adorned with an allover symmetrical pattern of floral medallions and palmettes, enclosed by a wide terracotta and orange floral border. Visible details include intricate floral motifs set against the aged blue and orange ground, showing natural softening of the palette and traditional weave construction. Measuring 467 cm high and 420 cm wide, the carpet provides substantial floor coverage for a generous London living room or a country house interior. Placed on the floor, it anchors a seating arrangement or dining space, bringing warmth and heritage character to everyday living areas.

FAQs

Oushak (or Ushak) carpets originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey, a historic centre for carpet weaving since the Ottoman period. They are renowned for their softer, pastel colour palettes, large-scale floral and medallion motifs, and supple, loosely woven construction.

Traditional Oushak carpets are hand-knotted using high-quality wool for the pile, typically bound to a cotton or wool foundation. The wool is historically dyed using natural plant and mineral dyes, resulting in gentle, muted tones like terracotta, apricot, pale blue, and cream.

Authentic Oushak carpets feature Ghiordes double knots, a lower knot count per square inch, and a characteristic soft, silky pile texture. Their designs generally feature larger-scale, open floral patterns, central medallions, or star patterns with muted or pastel colour palettes rather than rigid, densely packed motifs.

A large Oushak carpet works well as a grounding element in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, anchoring the furniture layout. Its muted tones allow it to pair effortlessly with modern minimalist furniture, dark wooden antiques, or textured neutral upholstery.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar helps remove dust without damaging the wool fibres. Spills should be blotted immediately with a clean, dry cloth, and professional hand-cleaning by a specialist rug restorer is recommended every few years.

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420 X 467cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet