Oushak / 10405

An Oushak in wool with a muted cream ground and pale coral outlining, this rug carries a well-worn, airy presence. The large-scale floral arabesque and delicate palmettes unfold with a restrained, sketched quality, contained by narrow guard borders that provide calm structure. Medium distress and subtle abrash have softened the pile to a tactile patina; faint marks and gentle edge wear attest to age. At 269 x 358 cm the proportions are expansive yet composed, an antique rug that reads as both immediate and archival, quietly attentive to material and time. Circa 1920 - 1940