$1,590.00 $795.00
2’10” x 3’11”
Finest Antique Turkish rug Made of all natural dyes and wool.
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3' x 5', 4' x 6' & Smaller
This 17thCentury Classical Oushak carpet is an superb example of the best-known group of classical Ottoman workshop weavers. In the 16th century, carpet weaving was revered as one of the highest forms of art by the Turkish court. Weavers of that time had tremendous resources at their disposal in creating objects of the utmost beauty. These carpets are made to reflect the power and refinement of the Ottoman Empire. Here, the bold central medallions flanked by half medallions, juxtaposed with the delicately drawn tracery vines proudly display this carpet´s court patronage heritage. Turkish design traditions, dictated that all designs were endless in the eyes of God, and that an artist was only able to capture a small portion of any given design for earthly representation by confining the repeat within a border. The power of these carpets was appreciated by the rulers of the East as well as by the noble, aristocratic and richer classes of Europe. Beginning in the early 16th century, Oushak Medallion carpets were featured in European portraits to signify the wealth, stature and taste of the sitter. One of the most famous of these early depictions is a posthumous portrait of Henry VIII and his family attributed to Lucas de Heere.
Finest Vintage Turkish Ottoman carpet that is hand made rug of all natural dyes and wool. During the original production eras of the 16thcentury, Turkish Ushak carpets were often woven after patterns by muralists and miniaturists. These carpets were found in places like the Ottoman palace, mosques, mansions and export. One of the most popular Persian carpets to be developed in that time was the Ushak Medallion. These masterpieces continued to develop until the end of the 18thcentury. The most prized and collected of these were woven in the Ottoman market.
A master work of woven artistry. Different themes connected to emulate the Garden of Paradise.
6’7″ x 9’9″
3’5 x 6’7
The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran