It is from the group of Konya called Nigde-Adana.
It has geometric pattern both in the field and the border.
This Kilim made of two sections.
One of oldest that I have seen according the colors.
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and the woven with Ghiordies knots and all double knotted, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves and typically based on geometric motifs.
Oushak carpets are long-time favorites among admirers of antique Ottoman rugs. Originating in Turkish carpet weaving workshops, Oushak rugs were frequently represented in paintings by European masters, such as Vermeer and Velasquez, as well as used to adorn royal interiors.
A fine attractive antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1880. Amazing beautiful yellow green background colors fine Oushak with design that is geometric and not symmetrical. A unique piece of art.
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and they woven with Ghiordies knots and all double knotted, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves and typically based on geometric motifs.
Unusual Pictural Oushak Rug. Greek mythology story. Probably Armenian Rug.
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish carpet weaving from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries. However, less is known about what happened to production there in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. When things become clearer toward 1900, the Oushak region re-emerges as a major center, this time for room-size decorative rugs.
The Ghiordes captured the hearts of European collectors in the 1700s. Ture s, highly decorative spandrel and gorgeous monochromatic fields. These stunning rugs are typically made from the highest quality wool. This construction technique produces beautiful and extremely durable rugs. The grand room-sized carpets of Ghiordes include a marvelous variety of angular medallions, graceful curvilinear arabesques and repeating motifs. In general, antique Turkish carpets from the area tend to favor botanical motifs and florals rather than the angular symbols that are depicted in some Turkish rugs.
Antique Silk Turkish Rug, Turkey, Early 20th Century -- This outstanding Silk Turkish Rug reflects incredible care and attention to fine detail in its design and composition. Red, Brilliant green, yellow, , ivory colors permeate the visual imagery.associated with prayer, perhaps signifying the interconnections of life, scrolls throughout the border. Two elegant decorative guard borders set against ivory background present brilliantly colored red and green scrolling motifs.
This rug originally purchased from an nice estate in Park Ridge suburb of Chicago and was hanging on the wall
An Absolutely Amazing hand woven Turkish Oushak carpet with unusual repeated boukuetof flowers.
The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent.
originally purchased from a nice west cost collection that I consider it a great find.
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and woven with Ghiordies knots, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves.
. The overall condition is very good, minor wear consistent with age and use.
