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Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool
Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool

Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool

Located in New York, NY

Ref C62326

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Shaded-Tomato-Red Floral Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug
Antique Shaded-Tomato-Red Floral Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Antique Shaded-Tomato-Red Floral Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Oushak rug has a shaded tomato-red field with two columns of linked mole-brown bold

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique High-Quality Wool Handwoven Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique High-Quality Wool Handwoven Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique High-Quality Wool Handwoven Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Oushak rug features a shaded sandy-brown field with an overall design of angular trees

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner
Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak runner has a slate-blue field with a column of shaded terracotta

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oushak with Mustard, Ivory and Pale Blue c.1900
Oushak with Mustard, Ivory and Pale Blue c.1900

Oushak with Mustard, Ivory and Pale Blue c.1900

Located in Hudson, NY

An antique Turkish Oushak with a soft color palette of mustard, ivory and pale blue. It's got such

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Palace Size Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Palace Size Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Palace Size Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century colorful palace size Turkish Oushak rug. 15'5'' x 22'10''

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug reflects the relaxed elegance and luminous palette

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Late 19th Century Handwoven Oushak Rug
Antique Wool Late 19th Century Handwoven Oushak Rug

Antique Wool Late 19th Century Handwoven Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. About Antique Oushak Rugs Antique Oushak rugs, originating from the small town of Oushak in western

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

1900s Antique Oushak Runner in dominanyorangey red tones Details rug no. j3057 size 3' 1" x 11' 9

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

handwoven in Oushak Turkey circa 1880. A village workshop weaving of Classic style and structure

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 1920s Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Rug Size: 10'8" × 15'8" (325 × 477 cm) This antique

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Mohair

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner
Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1890, Oushak runner features a green field with a central column of brick-red

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Crab Design Rug
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Crab Design Rug

Zabihi Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Crab Design Rug

Located in New York, NY

An Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Highlighted by 1 end in an unusual purple tone on a crab all

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug
Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug

Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

2nd quarter of the 20th Century accent size colorufl oushak rug. 3'11'' x 6'11''

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Early 20th Century Turkish Country Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful one of a kind antique Turkish oushak runner. Measures: 3'2'' x 12'10''.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 11'7 X 9'2
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 11'7 X 9'2

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 11'7 X 9'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6
Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6

Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6

Located in Atlanta, GA

color Turkish carpet, traditional Oushak runner rug

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug in Red with Floral Medallions
Antique Oushak Rug in Red with Floral Medallions

Antique Oushak Rug in Red with Floral Medallions

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rare 10x12 antique Oushak rug—hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1920-1930

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful small runner size antique Turkish Oushak from the early stages of the 20th century

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Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug reflects the refined village aesthetic of western

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 12'7 X 10'2
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 12'7 X 10'2

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 12'7 X 10'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool, Kork

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size Adjusted
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size Adjusted

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size Adjusted

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug (size adjusted) Size: 11'4" × 19'4" (345 × 589 cm) A remarkable example

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug displays the soft, luminous palette and spacious design

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Wide Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Wide Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Wide Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Turkish Oushak wide runner Details rug no. j3336 size 3' 8" x 12' 8" (112 x

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner
Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 16-1002

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

lustrous hand spun wool Antique Turkish Oushak from the late 19th century. Rug Number 16982 Size 11' 6

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Vibrant Color Palette, Medallion Design
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Vibrant Color Palette, Medallion Design

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Vibrant Color Palette, Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Medallion Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Vibrant Color Palette in light blue, red, yellow

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug Size: 11'4" × 14'8" (345 × 447 cm) This magnificent oversized

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug embodies the gentle palette and spacious design

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Orange Floral Scatter Antique Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Orange Floral Scatter Antique Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Orange Floral Scatter Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak scatter size rug Measures: 3'7” x 4'10”.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Angora Wool Oushak Rug
Angora Wool Oushak Rug

Angora Wool Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century full pile Angora Oushak rug. Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as

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19th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool, Angora

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Turkish Oushak rug presents a bold, graphic interpretation of traditional

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug displays the soft coloration and relaxed drawing that

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 11'6" × 18'0" (350 × 548 cm) This striking antique

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Square Oushak Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Square Oushak Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Square Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Oushak rug has a golden-yellow field with a central light blue and pistachio-green

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Oushak Rug Pillow
Red Oushak Rug Pillow

Red Oushak Rug Pillow

$239Sale Price|20% Off

Red Oushak Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an antique Turkish Oushak rug. 19'' x 19''

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Early 20th Century Agra Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Turkish Oushak rug.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Turkish Oushak rug.

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tan Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Featuring a Floral Motif
Tan Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Featuring a Floral Motif

Tan Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Featuring a Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is hand-knotted from wool, featuring a neutral tan field

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Oushak Rug
Oversized Antique Oushak Rug

Oversized Antique Oushak Rug

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

Oversized Antique Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Oversized antique Oushak rug. Measures: 13' x 20'.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Long Runner
Oushak Rug Long Runner

Oushak Rug Long Runner

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique extra-long Oshak runner woven in Turkey during the end of the 19th century and measures 406 x 57CM in size. The design of this runner is found in many rugs and exc...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Muted Golden Turkish Oushak
Muted Golden Turkish Oushak

Muted Golden Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

This western Anatolian town carpet is a study in muted golden brown tones, with a lightly drawn

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1900 Burnt-Orange Authentic Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug
Antique Circa-1900 Burnt-Orange Authentic Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Antique Circa-1900 Burnt-Orange Authentic Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

stripes, plain outer terracotta-red stripe. Oushak rugs (also spelled Ushak or Uşak) are traditional

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Turkish Oushak rug. Measurement: 9 'x 12'. Note: Tones in the close-up images shown here

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vibrant Floral Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Turkish Oushak
Vibrant Floral Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Turkish Oushak

Vibrant Floral Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Turkish Oushak

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Turkish Oushak rug has a shaded blue field with an overall design of

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink & Blue Palette
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink & Blue Palette

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink & Blue Palette

Located in New York, NY

Definitely in a Persian urban style, this moderately closely woven west Turkish workshop piece shows a soft rose field centred by a pendanted straw octogramme medallion with a confor...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Details rug no. j3644 size 3' 3" x 9' 8" (99 x

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 9'7'' X 8'7''
19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 9'7'' X 8'7''

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 9'7'' X 8'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Authentic Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Authentic Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Authentic Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'10" × 16'8" (421 × 508 cm) This exquisite

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This Early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 1' 7" x 2' 11", reflects the understated

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven in Oushak Turkey circa 1880. A village workshop weaving of Classic style and structure

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Medallion Orange Wool Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Medallion Orange Wool Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Medallion Orange Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Oushak wool rug boasts a stunning orange color field and is embellished with a navy blue frame

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 15'2" X 10'0"
19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 15'2" X 10'0"

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 15'2" X 10'0"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Ivory and Orange Turkish Oushak Rug
19th Century Ivory and Orange Turkish Oushak Rug

19th Century Ivory and Orange Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Antique Turkish Oushak rug with an ivory field, wide orange border, and floral all-over design

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1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1900 Hand-knotted Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Circa-1900 Hand-knotted Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Circa-1900 Hand-knotted Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak rug has a soft light brown field with diagonal rows of mole-brown

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug 3'11'' x 5'7''
Oushak Rug 3'11'' x 5'7''

Oushak Rug 3'11'' x 5'7''

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Oushak Rug 3'11'' x 5'7''

Located in New York, NY

Oushak Rug 3'11'' x 5'7''. Town in Western Anatolia, weaving mostly room sizes, in coarse to

Category

15th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Antique Oushak Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique oushak carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique oushak carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and angora. Antique oushak carpets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oushak carpets made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique oushak carpets over the years, but those made by Mehraban Rugs and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Oushak Carpets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $20,069, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $1,000,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Turkish-rugs for You

Antique and vintage Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century, when the Turks of the Seljuk Empire began weaving these vibrant carpets in Anatolia.

A Turkish rug is simply one made in Turkey or the former Ottoman empire, employing the region’s unique traditional methods and weaves. Varieties range from flat-woven kilims to lush knotted rugs, known as hali, many of which are created with Ghiordes, or Turkish, knots. Whereas in other knots, the weft (crosswise) yarn is wrapped around one warp (lengthwise) yarn, in Ghiordes knots, it is wrapped around two, imparting lushness and durability. In addition to knotting techniques, Turkish rugs differ in their motifs — naturalistic or stylized, geometric or figurative — which often reflect the region where they were made.

The main types of Turkish rugs, as Milan-based carpet dealer Alfredo Levi explains it, are kilim, typified by a plain slit-tapestry weave, which leaves a gap, or slit, between sections woven with different yarns in different colors; sumak, made with weft wrapping, for a sturdier flat-woven carpet; and cicim, which he describes as “a type of sumak with extra brocade techniques typical of the tribes and villages of central Anatolia.

Within each type, there are various regional styles. Among these are Bergama carpets, characterized by bright reds and strong medallions; thick-piled Tulu rugs; and Konya rugs, which Marco Polo is said to have called “the most beautiful in the world.” With their strong tribal motifs and hot-red wefts of especially luxurious wool, Konya carpets are especially prized by collectors.

Also treasured are Oushak (or Ushak) rugs, with their complex, intricate designs and warm earth tones of saffron, cinnamon, blue, ivory and gold; and Hereke carpets, originally created exclusively for Ottoman sultans, using the finest silk. For Jason Nazmiyal, of New York carpet dealer Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, “a good Turkish rug is when the colors are harmonious.” This is true of both modern and antique Turkish rugs, but the hues have changed over the centuries, thanks to both technology and changes in culture and taste.

Patterns, too, have evolved. Although many weavers continue to produce traditional designs, others reinterpret their cultural heritage in contemporary terms, with bolder ornamentation and more geometric motifs. Contemporary Turkish rugs also are seldom made by hand and often incorporate synthetics into the weave, for cost-effectiveness and a durability suited to 21st-century life.

Find antique and vintage Turkish rugs for your home on 1stDibs. At The Study, read about how to take care of your antique or vintage rug as well as how to choose the right rug for your space.

Questions About Antique Oushak Carpets
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