Contemporary Turkish Handwoven Rug | Oushak Kilim with Tulip Design in Dusty Caramel / Majolica Blue / Oxidized Terracotta / Alabaster Cream

Age: 2000s

Condition: New

Dimensions: 3' 9" W x 5' 5" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on cotton

Origin: Usak, Turkey

Primary Color: Dusty caramel

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Contemporary Oushak style

Bridging the ancient with the avant-garde, this Contemporary Flat-Weave Floral Rug from Usak, Turkey is a celebration of cultural lineage refined through modern design. Part of Kilim Couture New York's Oushak Kilim Collection, this piece is entirely handwoven by skilled artisans, fusing centuries-old Anatolian weaving traditions with a distinctly current sensibility. The interplay of bold, historic motifs and softened tones creates a quietly compelling visual narrative—a design that speaks in hushed, luxurious tones.

Anchoring this composition is the tulip—rendered here in stylized, hooked forms—a motif long revered in Ottoman visual culture. This isn't mere ornamentation, but an homage to a flower that came to embody the very spirit of Istanbul and the refinement of Ottoman art. Tulips once bloomed across the tiles of mosques, the brocades of court garments, appearing in manuscripts, ceramics, and architectural flourishes.

Ottoman poets, too, celebrated its beauty—Bâkî's ghazals echoed with tulip refrains, and Nedîm's verses likened the flower to the very essence of spring. In Arabic script, the words 'Allah' and 'tulip' share the same letters—elif, lam, and he—both carrying the numerical value of 66 in the Abjad system. Reversed, lale becomes hilal—crescent—a sacred form in itself. To the Ottoman eye, the tulip, blooming singularly from a bulb, symbolized the oneness of God. It is this spiritual elegance, this timeless language of the loom, that finds expression in the hooked tulips of this vintage Oushak rug.

Woven in the early 2000s, this Turkish flat-weave captures that legacy in a palette of dusty caramel, majolica blue, oxidized terracotta, and Alabaster cream—each hue softened by time, evoking a painterly richness that transcends trend. The result is a rug that feels both reverent and refreshingly modern, adding a sense of luxury and sophistication to any space.

Measuring 4x5, its versatile scale makes it ideal for anchoring intimate spaces or layering with ease. Whether enriching a minimalist interior with texture or adding a curated depth to bohemian or transitional spaces, this Oushak modern floral rug offers quiet drama and elevated warmth. Its timeless design and artisanal craftsmanship make it the perfect addition to both contemporary and classic interiors. 

This is not just a rug—it is a woven narrative, a visual testament to the rich artistry of Turkey, imbued with poetic symbolism and enduring design.