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Oushak Runner, Western Turkey, Circa 1890, 3.50m X 0.89 (10'6" X 3')
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Oushak Runner, Western Turkey, Circa 1890, 3.50m X 0.89 (10'6" X 3')

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
This “Oushak Runner, Western Turkey, Circa 1890, 3.50m X 0.89 (10'6" X 3')” found a buyer.

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Description

This charming and narrow runner comes from Western Turkey and dates to the last years of the 19th century. All wool foundation and wool pile. The colours are all derived from natural dyes. The background is a lovely soft terracotta red with very attractive secondary colours including an aquamarine, green, yellow and aubergine. The design is simple, elegant, yet quite detailed, centred by a row of stylised floral ornaments and serrated leaves which is framed by a delicate meandering vine border on an aquamarine field. All very lovely. It is a good size, with a narrow width, ideal for narrow corridors. The condition is good with an even pile throughout, the original sides and ends have survived intact. It has been professionally washed with minor restorations and is now ready for immediate use.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Oushak Runner to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
350cm (137.80")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA901269
Dealers Internal Reference
HA420
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Description
This charming and narrow runner comes from Western Turkey and dates to the last years of the 19th century. All wool foundation and wool pile. The colours are all derived from natural dyes.
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The background is a lovely soft terracotta red with very attractive secondary colours including an aquamarine, green, yellow and aubergine.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The design is simple, elegant, yet quite detailed, centred by a row of stylised floral ornaments and serrated leaves which is framed by a delicate meandering vine border on an aquamarine field. All very lovely. It is a good size, with a narrow width, ideal for narrow corridors. The condition is good with an even pile throughout, the original sides and ends have survived intact. It has been professionally washed with minor restorations and is now ready for immediate use.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Oushak Runner to the 1890s.

Height
350cm (137.80")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA901269
Dealers Internal Ref
HA420
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oushak Runner, Western Turkey, Circa 1890, 3.50m X 0.89 (10'6" X 3')

Archive II An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View II
Archive III An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View III
Archive IV An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View IV
Archive V An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View V
Archive VI An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View VI
Archive VII An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View VII
Archive VIII An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View IX
Archive X An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View X
Archive XI An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View XI
Archive XII An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow. View XII
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
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4 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow.
Oushak Runner, Western Turkey, circa 1890, 3.50m x 0.89 (10'6" x 3')
Ref: SA901269
An elongated antique Oushak runner featuring a terracotta red field with intricate geometric floral medallions in blue and yellow.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRunners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman Anatolian
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Stylised floral motifs, Multi-stripe borders, Serrated edges
  • SizeH 350 cm (138 in) x W 89 cm (35 in)

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Oushak carpets originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey, renowned since the Ottoman period for producing distinctive rugs characterised by softer wool, larger-scale geometric or floral motifs, and a muted, luminous colour palette often dominated by terracotta, madder red, and secondary blues.

These runners are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation warp and weft threads, frequently utilising natural vegetable dyes such as madder root, indigo, and weld to achieve deep, rich hues that age with a characteristic patina.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularities in hand-spinning and hand-knotting, the organic depth of natural vegetable dyes showing minor abrash colour variations, the structural flexibility of the wool foundation, and authentic wear patterns consistent with age.

An antique Oushak runner introduces warmth, texture, and historic character to modern spaces, working effectively in transitional or minimalist hallways to anchor neutral floors or layered over sisal to add sophisticated pattern and colour.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar, professional hand-washing by a specialist in antique textiles every few years, the use of a breathable rug underlay, and avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to protect the natural dyes.
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