4'3''x5'2'' Hand Knotted Wool Navy, Gold Turkish Oushak Arts & Crafts Authentic Rug
Oriental Rug Of Houston
ORH20404
Regular price
$ 1,499.97
$ 499.99
Sale
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- Exact Size: 4'3"x5'2"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Navy, Gold, Burgundy, Green, Beige, Coral, Aqua, Multi,
- Origin: Turkey
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20404
Story Behind the Art: Turkish Oushak Arts and Crafts rugs represent convergence between centuries-old Anatolian weaving traditions and the aesthetic principles of the late 19th and early 20th century Arts and Crafts movement. Woven in the historic town of U?ak in west-central Turkey, these rugs became particularly prized by Western collectors and designers who championed handcraftsmanship and organic design as an antidote to industrial mass production. Hand-knotted with fine Turkish wool using traditional symmetrical knotting techniques, these rugs possess a supple, almost velvety texture and an understated elegance that allowed them to enhance rather than dominate the rectilinear furniture and nature-inspired interiors of the period. Their spacious designs, abrash color variations, and artisanal imperfections were celebrated as marks of authentic handwork rather than flaws. Today, Oushak Arts and Crafts rugs remain highly coveted for their timeless beauty and versatility, while contemporary weavers continue to produce pieces inspired by this golden age of design, proving the enduring appeal of rugs that honor both Eastern weaving heritage and Western design philosophy.
