Hi Mary,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This tribal Oushak carpet was made in Oushak (or Uşak), a town in western Turkey famous for producing high-quality rugs since the Ottoman Empire. The geometric patterns and palette are both characteristic of rugs from this area that were made in the mid 20th Century.

When rugs of this size, style and condition come to auction, they usually sell for between $700 and $1,000.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage tribal Oushak hand-loomed wool carpet
Oushak, Turkey, mid/late 20th Century
In pastel colors of teal and salmon, centering a stylized medallion on a salmon ground within geometric ends, geometric borders, cream-colored selvedges.
6 feet 3 inches by 10 feet 2 inches
CONDITION: This rug appears to be in good condition; value assumes no tears, odors, stains or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia