Antique Angora Rug, Ushak Region, Circa 1860

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

This rare and early antique Angora rug comes from a small town in Western Anatolia, woven in Ushak, this type of Turkish carpet are known as Angora carpets. The weavers came from villages outside of Ushak and employed tribal techniques. Paramount to these techniques was the use of larger knots on these carpets (sometimes less than 30 knots per square inch) and an all-wool foundation. This is why Ushaks have a soft loose feel and their designs are more often very open.

Dating around 1860-1870 it has had restoration over the years, which is visible in the soft camel tone background. It actually adds to the character and charm in many ways, the abrash in the blue border is lovely too, this is the term for dye change. The ends have been professionally restored too.

Request a home visit to see this early antique Angora rug at home. We travel nationwide, a free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

251cm (98.82")

Width

146cm (57.48")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA772376

Dealers Internal Reference

9515

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

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Paramount to these techniques was the use of larger knots on these carpets (sometimes less than 30 knots per square inch) and an all-wool foundation.

Farnham Antique Carpets

This is why Ushaks have a soft loose feel and their designs are more often very open.

fig 1. Antique Angora rug, Ushak region, circa 1860 — fig 1. Antique Angora Rug, Ushak Region, Circa 1860

Dating around 1860-1870 it has had restoration over the years, which is visible in the soft camel tone background. It actually adds to the character and charm in many ways, the abrash in the blue border is lovely too, this is the term for dye change. The ends have been professionally restored too.

Request a home visit to see this early antique Angora rug at home. We travel nationwide, a free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.