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Early 20th Century Red Oushak Runner

About the Item

The blood red field of this western Anatolian workshop runner displays a comfortably situated Yaprak (Leaf) pattern accented in powder blue, pale green, light rust and ivory. The blood red border displays discrete leaf/carnation modules.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Length: 214 in (543.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1939
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C50191stDibs: LU2922312516092
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