Description
A rare small scale Turkish Ushak carpet, very decorative and soft piece from the late 19th century and with very soft wool and muted natural colours. The condition is fabulous all over, with a good wool pile which is looking lovely after a recent clean at our workshop. A rare small size to find in such great order, request a home visit to see this beautiful carpet at home at a convenient time. Or please arrange a visit to our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey if you prefer by appointment.
Ushak’s have become increasingly desirable in Europe and in the US in recent years, with their soft dyes, open pattern and muted appearance making them extremely popular with private individuals and interior designers. Their value has always been high, but they are increasing and going alongside the Ziegler carpets from the famed workshop of the same name.
Ushaks were woven in Western Anatolia which was one of the largest rug production areas since the Ottoman Empire. Their designs tend to be more open than Persian rugs and soft dyes are not uncommon. Often younger Ushak’s or Oushak’s will be rich red in colour and use bolder geometric designs. This Anatolian carpet has an almost contemporary feel to it and would work in a modern space as well as traditional. We clean every carpet before offering it for sale and make sure the ends and fringes are secured. A decorative subtle piece ideal for a soft scheme.
Ushak rugs and carpets were woven in the Anatolian highlands south of Istanbul where they used extremely soft wool and using the larger Turkish knot made them weave more open designs than Persian carpets. They are increasingly desirable today due to their sometimes softer palette than Persian carpets, thus making them easy to place in a drawing room or under a dining table.
We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment.
