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Lydia - 9'2'' x 12'7''

$6,400.00

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

9'2'' x 12'7'' | 279 cm x 384 cm

OVERVIEW

Woven in western Turkey during the 1950s, Lydia carries the quiet confidence of Oushak tradition at its most restrained. The palette has settled into a calm wash of ivory and beige, with traces of blush and sage surfacing like half-remembered color. It is a rug that fills a room without competing with it; its presence is felt more than announced.

COLORS & DETAILS

An ivory ground anchors the field, layered with washed beige tones that shift gently under changing light. Pale blush emerges in places, sometimes warm, sometimes nearly invisible, while muted sage accents thread through the border and field with understated rhythm. The composition follows a classic Oushak arrangement: an open, breathing field with a faint medallion presence that hovers rather than dominates. A wide botanical border frames the whole with softened floral motifs drawn in that loose, spacious hand Oushak weavers are known for. Nothing here is rigid. The design feels atmospheric, as though the pattern was always meant to settle into this exact quietness over the course of decades.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE

We aim to show each rug as it truly is. Studio lighting helps capture the rug's real look, while photos taken in natural sunlight may show warmer tones. We never use digital editing or enhancements.

CONDITION

This vintage rug has been professionally cleaned to keep its unique character. When it arrives, we suggest letting it air out and, if you can, placing it in sunlight for a few hours. This helps the natural wool adjust to your space.

SHIPPING & ASSISTANCE

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

9'2'' x 12'7'' | 279 cm x 384 cm

OVERVIEW

Woven in western Turkey during the 1950s, Lydia carries the quiet confidence of Oushak tradition at its most restrained. The palette has settled into a calm wash of ivory and beige, with traces of blush and sage surfacing like half-remembered color. It is a rug that fills a room without competing with it; its presence is felt more than announced.

COLORS & DETAILS

An ivory ground anchors the field, layered with washed beige tones that shift gently under changing light. Pale blush emerges in places, sometimes warm, sometimes nearly invisible, while muted sage accents thread through the border and field with understated rhythm. The composition follows a classic Oushak arrangement: an open, breathing field with a faint medallion presence that hovers rather than dominates. A wide botanical border frames the whole with softened floral motifs drawn in that loose, spacious hand Oushak weavers are known for. Nothing here is rigid. The design feels atmospheric, as though the pattern was always meant to settle into this exact quietness over the course of decades.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE

We aim to show each rug as it truly is. Studio lighting helps capture the rug's real look, while photos taken in natural sunlight may show warmer tones. We never use digital editing or enhancements.

CONDITION

This vintage rug has been professionally cleaned to keep its unique character. When it arrives, we suggest letting it air out and, if you can, placing it in sunlight for a few hours. This helps the natural wool adjust to your space.

SHIPPING & ASSISTANCE

Heritage and Craftsmanship

Oushak sits in the Usak province of western Anatolia, a region that has been producing some of the world's most recognizable rugs since at least the 15th century. These were the rugs that European Old Masters painted into their canvases as symbols of refinement and worldly taste. By the mid-20th century, Oushak weavers had absorbed centuries of accumulated knowledge, and their work from the 1950s reflects that inheritance: confident compositions, generous scale, and a palette drawn from natural dyes that age with uncommon grace. What distinguishes Oushak work is its willingness to leave space. Where other traditions fill every inch, Oushak design breathes, letting the ground color do as much work as the motifs themselves.

Design Elements

The field opens with deliberate spaciousness, a hallmark of Oushak composition that prioritizes atmosphere over density. A medallion appears at center, though its presence is softened to the point of suggestion rather than declaration. The wide border carries botanical forms drawn with the characteristic Oushak looseness, floral elements rendered without fussiness or hard geometry. This relaxed approach to the drawing is not imprecision. It is a regional aesthetic choice, one that allows these rugs to feel unhurried and settled from the day they are finished.

Placement

At 9'2'' x 12'7'', Lydia suits formal living rooms and large dining spaces where its open, airy composition can be appreciated at full scale. The muted ivory and beige palette works naturally with both warm wood furnishings and cooler contemporary interiors. Under a dining table, the generous dimensions allow chairs to pull out fully while remaining on the rug. In a living room, it can anchor a full seating arrangement with room to spare.

Care Recommendations

To preserve the rug's beauty:

  • Rotate periodically for even wear

  • Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting

  • Address spills immediately by blotting, never rubbing

  • Professional cleaning recommended annually

  • Avoid direct sunlight to maintain color integrity

The Oushak weavers had a phrase for rugs like this: they were meant to look as if they had always been in the room, even on the day they arrived.