Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Rug Wool Hand Knotted mid century Retro Persian

This is a vintage or antique Oushak rug, hand-knotted and originating from Turkey. These rugs are known for their soft, lustrous wool and muted, earthy colour palettes. The rug still has its lead export tag attached as shown. Key Characteristic Origin: Oushak (Ushak) rugs are named after a region in Anatolia, Turkey, historically an important center for rug production Material and Construction: made of high-quality wool on a cotton or wool foundation and are hand-knotted using the Turkish (symmetrical) knot The back of a handmade rug shows the pattern clearly with slight irregularities, and the fringe is an integral part of the rug's foundatio Design: Oushak rugs feature bold, large-scale geometric or floral patterns with central medallion or "star" pattern,The design tends to be more spacious and less complex than traditional Persian rugs. ColourPalette: Common colours include cinnamons, terracotta, gold, saffron, blues, and greys, often with natural dyes that produce soft, glowing hues. The colours in this rug (orange, grey, beige, blue accents) are typical of the style. Dimensions 180cm L X 118cm W At around 60 years old, this rug has age related wear commensurate with its age, especially To the fringing to one side of the rug as shown Collection from Morley LS27 Leeds or delivery is available to UK at buyers expense