Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak rug 11'2'' x 14'3''. Coarse weave, thick pile. Palette brings versatility. Good condition.

Antique Turkish Oushak Area Rug

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey, one of the larger towns in Western Anatolia, which was a major center of rug production from the early days of the Ottoman Empire, into the early 20th century (although these patterns were woven in other regions also. After the 17th century, Ushaks (Ovshaks), development of Oushak rug weaving is less well known. Late 17th century saw a decline in the Oriental rug market as European consumers tended to purchase rugs of European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Ovshak production declined. Those that were still made throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries were manufactured for upper-class people in the Turkish territories on Eastern Europe. Towards the end of the 19th century, when the European market began to be interested in Persian carpets once again, the Ushak (Ovshak) population did not have enough weavers still skilled in the traditional Ovshak craft. Manufactories had to turn to neighboring villages and their craftsmen who still maintained traditional techniques. Ushak carpets, particularly those known as lotto carpets...

Antique Turkish Oushak.  

Antique Turkish Oushak  

Antique Turkish Oushak Shabby Chic Rug 10'0" x 12'8''. The sandy-straw field is niche-shaped, with lateral half-cypresses, and a central vase and multiple spray motif. Pendant spandr...

Green Color Background Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1900 - Size: 3 ft 5 in x 6 ft 5 in (1....

An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. A goldenrod border encompasses a crimson red field.

Soft warm pink on an ivory ground with tan motif elements. This soft contrast antique Oushak features a central medallion, stylized palmettes and eccentric meandering vine forms with...

A divine antique Turkish Oushak rug. This piece encompasses a tasteful geometric design. Neutral tones and an antique red gives the piece just the right amount of color. Oushak rugs ...

A vibrant and interesting antique Turkish Oushak rug. This piece contains a central medallion with surrounding tribal patterns in saffron, vintage blue, and hints of gray. Suitable f...

An authentic antique Turkish Oushak rug in the perfect ivory, taupe, and brown. These colors work cohesively to display Turkish motifs and intricate borders. This piece will bring ch...