Oushak Rug 9' x 12'. Oushak in western Turkey has been weaving carpets for nearly 600 years. In the last two centuries, the weavers hasve settled on western room sizes for export, and here is a recent take on this protocol. The sand field shows palmettes, tulip decorated vases, short vinery and assorted floating floral elements The pattern is four way symmetric around the centre. The main border features a selection of palmettes with an unadorned vine connector. Coarse weave, but as new condition.
