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Rare Antique Ushak Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €81,900     $88,900
£70,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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    Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 
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Rare Antique Ushak Carpet

19th century
Description

An enormous antique ushak carpet rarely found in this oversize, at over 9 metres in length it really is an amazing feat of weaving from the late 19th century. With rich reds, varying all over as the carpet would have taken years to weave the wool used with have undoubtedly changed over this time.  As a new batch of wool is used, this adds to the amazing character of this huge antique carpet.  Amazing green dyes have been used on the large scale geometric medallions, a beautiful and rare all over design carpet.

If you would like to view this stunning enormous Ushak at home, please click on the request a home visit form to choose an ideal day and time for us to visit.  A professional, free and no obligation service we have offered travelling nationwide since 1990.  It would be our pleasure to visit your home and help you soon.

Physical Dimensions
Height
938cm (369.29")
Width
497cm (195.67")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Wool Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA914722
Dealers Internal Reference
10287
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 enormous antique ushak carpet rarely found in this oversize, at over 9 metres in length it really is an amazing feat of weaving from the late 19th century.
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With rich reds, varying all over as the carpet would have taken years to weave the wool used with have undoubtedly changed over this time.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 As a new batch of wool is used, this adds to the amazing character of this huge antique carpet.  Amazing green dyes have been used on the large scale geometric medallions, a beautiful and rare all over design carpet.

fig 1. A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.
fig 1. Rare Antique Ushak Carpet

If you would like to view this stunning enormous Ushak at home, please click on the request a home visit form to choose an ideal day and time for us to visit.  A professional, free and no obligation service we have offered travelling nationwide since 1990.  It would be our pleasure to visit your home and help you soon.

Height
938cm (369.29")
Width
497cm (195.67")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Wool Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA914722
Dealers Internal Ref
10287
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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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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A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.
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Archive I A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.

Rare Antique Ushak Carpet

Archive II A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.
Archive V A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View IX
Archive X A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border. View X
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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
Location
Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2018
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A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.
Rare Antique Ushak carpet
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A hand-knotted wool area carpet featuring an all-over intricate geometric pattern in terracotta red, slate blue, and soft green with a multi-tiered border.
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Ushak carpets originate from the town of Usak in Western Anatolia, a major centre of Turkish carpet weaving since the fifteenth century. Historically favoured in European royal courts and aristocratic estates, these carpets are characterised by their floral palmettes, star patterns, and distinctive muted colour combinations.

Traditional Ushak carpets are hand-knotted using locally sourced spun wool for both the pile and the foundation structure. The wool was historically dyed using natural vegetable dyes, which produce soft terracotta tones, indigo blues, sage greens, and ivory shades.

Authentic Ushak carpets feature the symmetrical Ghiordes knot woven onto a wool or cotton warp and weft. They typically display a looser knot density compared to Persian city rugs, creating a supple handle, accompanied by soft pastel colour palettes and oversized geometric or floral motifs.

An Ushak carpet works well to anchor a sitting room, dining space, or bedroom by introducing texture and subtle tone. Its muted palette pairs effectively with dark mahogany furniture, natural oak floorboards, or contemporary neutral upholstery.

Maintain a wool carpet by vacuuming regularly using suction only, avoiding rotating brush bars that pull hand-knotted fibres. Promptly blot spills with a clean dry cloth, place an underlay beneath to prevent slippage and wear, and consult a professional specialist cleaner for deep washing.
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