Completely outside the boundaries of traditional rug design, this hand-knotted wool-on-wool Oushak rug operates as a true piece of modern art, drawing clear inspiration from mid-century European abstraction and aligning perfectly with U.S. demand for “abstract rugs,” “modern statement rugs,” and artistic interior focal pieces. The field is structured through an asymmetric grid of intersecting vertical and horizontal color bands in chocolate brown, cobalt blue, lavender, aqua, silver grey, and golden yellow, dividing the surface into bold, irregular zones. Within these zones, abstract figures and biomorphic forms appear in a free, almost playful arrangement—spirals, crescents, and gestural shapes that move across the composition without hierarchy or repetition. The upper field carries loosely drawn figurative elements in coral, blue, and grey, while the lower zones open into deeper lavender and brown areas populated by ivory scrolls, red calligraphic marks, and organic motifs drifting across the ground. There is no border, no medallion, and no adherence to traditional structure—this rug commits fully to its modernist vision. The wool-on-wool construction enhances texture and density, making this a bold contemporary rug ideal for creative interiors, studios, or modern living spaces.
- Exact Size: 5x7'3"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Chocolate, Lavender, Blue, Aqua, Pink, Gold, Multi
- Origin: Turkey
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL20447
Story Behind the Art: Oushak Rugs, originating in the west-central Anatolian town of Oushak in Turkey, are renowned for their exceptional texture, expansive design and elegant style. These rugs are made using a family of designs that originate in Ushak, Turkey. They’re recognizable for their large-scale designs and are typically based on geometric motifs with central medallion drawings, smaller all-over medallions or scattered sprays of vine scroll and palmettes. Made from lustrous wool, they favor muted earth tones and are extremely versatile.