Contemporary Turkish Handwoven Rug | Oushak Primitive Modernist Kilim in Anatolian Clay / Aegean Blue / Ivory

Age: 2000s

Condition: New

Dimensions: 3' 0" W x 3' 11" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on cotton

Origin: Usak, Turkey

Primary Color: Clay

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Contemporary Oushak style

A study in refined restraint and heritage geometry, this Handwoven Oushak Modern Rug hails from the historic weaving town of Usak, where ancestral traditions meet contemporary clarity. Woven in a compact 3x4 format, the rug's design distills centuries of Anatolian symbolism into a sharply modern composition—angular, symmetrical, and poetic in its simplicity. Evoking a primitive modernist spirit, it nods to tribal storytelling while embracing a minimalist design language that feels at home in the most discerning interiors.

The central motif—stacked, triangular forms—suggests both abstracted totems and architectural silhouettes, rendered with sculptural tension and graphic precision. Its palette is grounded in Anatolian clay, a sunbaked terracotta that feels both earthen and elevated. Aegean Blue introduces a cool, coastal counterpoint, like the sea meeting stone, while ivory gives lightness and visual breath, creating negative space as meaningful as the forms themselves.

Handwoven by master artisans using time-honored flat-weave techniques, the rug possesses a tactile, lived-in beauty that only natural materials and human hands can create. As with all pieces curated by Kilim Couture New York, it is one-of-a-kind—imbued with cultural memory and hand-selected for its emotional resonance and aesthetic clarity.

Though modest in size, this kilim offers surprising versatility. In modern or Scandinavian interiors, its clean lines and grounded palette bring depth and story to otherwise pared-back spaces—perfect when layered over wide-plank oak or concrete floors. In transitional homes, it acts as a subtle bridge between classical forms and contemporary elements, introducing a refined artisanal touch. For the eclectic collector, this piece adds a moment of curated restraint—a visual pause that anchors more layered, expressive interiors.

Ideal for entryways, powder rooms, reading nooks, or beside a bed, this minimalist flat-woven rug is equally striking under an accent chair or at the foot of a minimalist bench. Designers often layer it over natural fiber rugs for added dimension or position it beneath a sculptural light fixture to create a gallery-like focal point.

As timeless as it is timely, this modern flat-weave rug is not just a textile—it is a design artifact, a gesture of artistry, and a celebration of craft. It brings soul to contemporary spaces and history to modern hands. Available exclusively at Kilim Couture New York.