Oushak / 18393

This Oushak antique rug, measuring 267 x 361 cm, carries a hushed palette of taupe, faded beige, muted brown, soft grey, dusty blue, and pale sage. The composition is gracefully reduced, with a broad floral border and a field that retains only the faintest outlines of its medallion and vine motifs. High distress has softened the drawing and given the surface a weathered, velvety character. Circa 1925 - 1950, it reads with the quiet depth and restraint that define the most soulful Oushak rugs. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.