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Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"
Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"

Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted colors 11'7" 14'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

Step into a world of refined beauty with our exquisite Antique Ushak Carpet, a true masterpiece

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, circa 1900
Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, circa 1900

Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

The salmon open field is centered by a small hexagonal green hook edged medallion which matches the field corners. The green border displays octogramme rosettes and hyacinth sprays. ...

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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Red Oushak Carpet
Early 20th Century Antique Red Oushak Carpet

Early 20th Century Antique Red Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Five columns of hooked complex palmettes and Yaprak ("Leaf") cruciforms alternate on the Turkey red field of this western Turkish workshop rug. The peach border displays alternating ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet,  8'3" x 10'0"
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet,  8'3" x 10'0"

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, 8'3" x 10'0"

Located in Evanston, IL

Dimensions: Size: 8'3" x 10'0" - 251cm x 305cm. Origin: Western Anatolia. Period: Early 20th century. Materials: Wool pile, wool warp and weft. Condition: Excellent. Ushak rugs have ...

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet
Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet

Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Uşak rug, a unique work of art, is designed to add elegance to any space with its rich history and eye-catching patterns. Uşak rugs stand out as one of the finest exampl...

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

51454 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 11'03. Like an ancient parchment softened by

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

72327 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'01 x 11'00. Woven from the heart of Anatolia’s golden age

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversized Oushak Carpet, Salmon Palette, circa 1920
Antique Oversized Oushak Carpet, Salmon Palette, circa 1920

Antique Oversized Oushak Carpet, Salmon Palette, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

This cotton warp, west Anatolian oversize town carpet with all-over even wear features a light

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1930’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1930’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

51736 Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug, 02'08 x 04'01. A sacred fragment of Anatolian devotion

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1910's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50458 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'10 x 08'03. Woven with the whispers of Anatolian winds

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

1900's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

72193 Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'07 x 09'08. Ethereal and gracefully timeworn, this hand

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Early 20th Century Turkish Colonial Revival Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Peach Color Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Zabihi Collection Peach Color Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Zabihi Collection Peach Color Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a soft peach all-over palette. 7'10'' x 10'10''

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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Zabihi Collection Green Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Zabihi Collection Green Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An authentic handmade late 19th century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a celadon green. field

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19th Century Turkish Georgian Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1900’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1900’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1900’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76656 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 16'02. Antique red Turkish Oushak rugs from the 1900s

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Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1920’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1920’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1920’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50214 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 12'04 x 13'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug

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Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

51360 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 08'11. Rooted in the storied soil of Anatolia, this hand

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Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74999 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'03. This mesmerizing hand-knotted antique Turkish

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76787 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'07 x 12'01. Glowing like an ember drawn from the hearth of

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability

Located in Dallas, TX

77166 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'03 x 01'10. This small antique Turkish Oushak rug

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Red Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Carpet, Brown, Green
Antique Oushak Carpet, Red Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Carpet, Brown, Green

Antique Oushak Carpet, Red Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Carpet, Brown, Green

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Ghiordesh/ Oushak Carpet, 8'1" x 11' Unusual
Antique Turkish Ghiordesh/ Oushak Carpet, 8'1" x 11' Unusual

Antique Turkish Ghiordesh/ Oushak Carpet, 8'1" x 11' Unusual

Located in Evanston, IL

carpets of Ghiordes include a marvelous variety of angular medallions, graceful curvilinear arabesques and

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Red Oushak Carpet, Yellow Borders, circa 1910s
Antique Turkish Red Oushak Carpet, Yellow Borders, circa 1910s

Antique Turkish Red Oushak Carpet, Yellow Borders, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

The Classic "Turkey red" field of this western Turkish workshop carpet displays an attractive open

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, Allover Field, Green Palette
Antique Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, Allover Field, Green Palette

Antique Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, Allover Field, Green Palette

Located in New York, NY

The green ground of this western Anatolian city carpet features a semi-geometric version of the all

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1920's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1920's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1920's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52196 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'03 x 12'08. A vivid tableau of Anatolian memory, this

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Classic Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Colorufl Accents
Classic Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Colorufl Accents

Classic Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Colorufl Accents

Located in New York, NY

The old light yellow and gently faded open field displays a ragged elliptical medallion. Cartouches at the cardinal field points along with broken stems and floral décor make an impl...

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Ivory Field, Orange Accents, circa 1920s
Antique Oushak Carpet, Ivory Field, Orange Accents, circa 1920s

Antique Oushak Carpet, Ivory Field, Orange Accents, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

The sand field displays a round medallion edged with a flame pattern of small bottehs with additional booths floating around the floriate pendants and elsewhere in the open areas. Re...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Light Brown and Green Antique Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s
Light Brown and Green Antique Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s

Light Brown and Green Antique Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

The light brown ground is spaciously covered by a five alternating column design of ragged palmette poles and Yaprak (Leaf) uprights. This design goes back to the 18th century. Coral...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

71741 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'06 x 10'10. Bathed in the hush of time and the glow

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Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77279 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'06 x 11'07. Like the echo of a village prayer cast into

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Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Red Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, 19th Century
Zabihi Collection Green Red Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, 19th Century

Zabihi Collection Green Red Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative, artistic forest green colored ground Turkish Oushak with a cherry red

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Rug, Celadon, Beige, Soft Taupe
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Rug, Celadon, Beige, Soft Taupe

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Rug, Celadon, Beige, Soft Taupe

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930's Rustic Turkish Oushak Carpet with Arts & Crafts Style
1930's Rustic Turkish Oushak Carpet with Arts & Crafts Style

1930's Rustic Turkish Oushak Carpet with Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52767 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 06'05. A tableau of timeworn elegance, this

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1880's Antique Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, 16'00 x 19'01
1880's Antique Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, 16'00 x 19'01

1880's Antique Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, 16'00 x 19'01

Located in Dallas, TX

77746 Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 16'00 x 19'01. Softer yet no less striking, this

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930’s Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1930’s Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1930’s Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52300 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 07'00. Turkish tribal Oushak rugs with latch hook lozenge

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1930's Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1930's Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1930's Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50292 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05’07 x 09’08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders
1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders

1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders

Located in New York, NY

In the general Persian Heriz style, with a boldly pendanted and partially stepped hexagonal diamond enclosing an ecru octogramme sub-medallion, on the open light brownfield; multiply...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Square Oushak Carpet, Brown Allover Field & Green Accents
Beautiful Antique Square Oushak Carpet, Brown Allover Field & Green Accents

Beautiful Antique Square Oushak Carpet, Brown Allover Field & Green Accents

Located in New York, NY

This creative adaptation of the Persian Harshang ("crab") design features ragged palmettes, four arranged in a diamond pattern, with others emerging from the side and end borders, on...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Pink Borders, Colorful Border
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Pink Borders, Colorful Border

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Yellow Field, Pink Borders, Colorful Border

Located in New York, NY

The soft field shows palmettes embraced by multiple long leaves at each end and a symmetric scattering of lesser palmettes, leaves and flowers in between. Accents in goldenrod, rust ...

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74018 Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Rug, 09'07 x 13'02. Whispering tales of a bygone

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Late 19th Century European Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, 10'09 x 11'09
Late 19th Century Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, 10'09 x 11'09

Late 19th Century Green Turkish Oushak Carpet, 10'09 x 11'09

Located in Dallas, TX

76747 Antique Green Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'09 x 11'09. Turkish Oushak rugs, originating from the

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Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral

Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Green, Saffron, Ivory and Coral
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Green, Saffron, Ivory and Coral

Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Green, Saffron, Ivory and Coral

Located in Port Washington, NY

Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors having an all-over design. Finely

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Blue Green Border
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Blue Green Border

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Blue Green Border

Located in Port Washington, NY

Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors on a center medallion design. Finely

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Shrimp, Pink, Ivory
Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Shrimp, Pink, Ivory

Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Shrimp, Pink, Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Sage, Coral
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Sage, Coral

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Sage, Coral

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue

Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. Oushak rugs such as

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Gold and Gray
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Gold and Gray

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Gold and Gray

Located in Port Washington, NY

Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors on a all-over design. Finely woven

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak Carpets

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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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