Oushak / 10668

An Oushak of notable scale, 361 x 442 cm, handworked in wool with a soft palette of neutral, red and pink tones. The serrated central medallion and stepped mihrab sit within a network of geometric-floral field motifs and layered borders, rendered with delicate, faded colour. Medium distress and subtle abrash reveal a patinaed surface, with scattered pile loss and softened edges that emphasise a tactile, timeworn quality. The restrained rose and beige ground reads like a faded textile painting, quietly architectural in feeling. This antique rug expresses historic craft through wear and colour. Circa 1880 - 1900