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Zabihi Collection Green Red Palatial Size Antique Turkish Oushak, 12'7'' x 25'7'
Zabihi Collection Green Red Palatial Size Antique Turkish Oushak, 12'7'' x 25'7'

Zabihi Collection Green Red Palatial Size Antique Turkish Oushak, 12'7'' x 25'7'

Located in New York, NY

A 1900s green and red oversized antique Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j5105 size 12' 7" x 25' 7" (384 x 780 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th-century small square-Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4077 size 7'10" x 8'11''

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Light Beige Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Light Beige Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Light Beige Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug dates back to the early 20th century, showcasing the classic hallmarks of Oushak craftsmanship and design from the 1900s.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Gray Shabby Antique Oushak Rug
Gray Shabby Antique Oushak Rug

Gray Shabby Antique Oushak Rug

$5,500

W 97 in L 134 in

Gray Shabby Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Room size early 20th century Shabby Chic antique gray field Oushak rug. We love the natural wear on this rug because it shows a real taste of the life that it's already lived.

Category

1920s Turkish Islamic Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Ivory Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Ivory Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Ivory Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Ivory Field Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet Details rug no. j4067 size 8' 8" x 10' 8" (264 x 325 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

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 era, this exquisite hand knotted wool Late 19th Century antique European Oushak rug i...

Category

Late 19th Century European Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Ivory Antique Angora Wool 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Ivory Antique Angora Wool 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Ivory Antique Angora Wool 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century angora wool Oushak rug with a ivory colored field with other subtle warm accents in orange and green.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool, Angora

Hand-Woven Antique Late 19th Century Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
Hand-Woven Antique Late 19th Century Wool Turkish Oushak Rug

Hand-Woven Antique Late 19th Century Wool Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The ivory field with a central tomato-red cusped medallion issuing angular palmette and flower head vine, in a broad tomato-red border containing sandy-yellow and ivory palmette vine...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner
Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner

Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak runner has an olive-green field with an central column of terracotta-pink serrated panels and pistachio-green hooked lozenges linked by angular serra...

Category

Late 19th Century Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Handwoven Oushak Rug, Lemon-Yellow Wool, Late 19th Century
Antique Handwoven Oushak Rug, Lemon-Yellow Wool, Late 19th Century

Antique Handwoven Oushak Rug, Lemon-Yellow Wool, Late 19th Century

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Oushak rug has a lemon-yellow field scattered with ivory and dusty-pink palmettes, flowerheads and floral spays, in a broad soft-ivory and pale green border of golden-ye...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Spanish Jacobean Style
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Spanish Jacobean Style

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Spanish Jacobean Style

Located in Dallas, TX

73867, antique Turkish Oushak rug with modern Spanish Jacobean style 03'03 x 06'00.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug, Mihrab Motif in Coral and Aqua - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oushak Rug, Mihrab Motif in Coral and Aqua - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oushak Rug, Mihrab Motif in Coral and Aqua - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This piece beautifully captures the whimsical-meets-regal look for which Oushak is known, structured around the solemnity of the prayer arch.

Category

1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Mid-19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 13'1" X 9'4"
Mid-19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 13'1" X 9'4"

Mid-19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 13'1" X 9'4"

Located in Los Angeles, US

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

Category

19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Scale Warm Cream Background Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Large Scale Warm Cream Background Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Large Scale Warm Cream Background Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The well-abrashed slate blue main border is more in the eccentric Oushak style with rough-edged palmettes and squiggly stems.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

1890s Beige Field Large Scale Geometric Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Rug
1890s Beige Field Large Scale Geometric Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Rug

1890s Beige Field Large Scale Geometric Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted with lustrous wool, the carpet showcases the quintessential large-scale geometric motifs and soft, sun-washed palette that have made Oushaks the premier choice for top-t...

Category

1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Bright Saffron Antique Angora Oushak Rug, Early 20th Century
Bright Saffron Antique Angora Oushak Rug, Early 20th Century

Bright Saffron Antique Angora Oushak Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century angora wool Oushak rug with a bright saffron color field with a double scroll column prayer motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool, Angora

Handwoven Wool Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish, Late 19th Century, 164"
Handwoven Wool Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish, Late 19th Century, 164"

Handwoven Wool Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish, Late 19th Century, 164"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Oushak runner has a soft terracotta-red field with ivory, brick-red and golden-yellow shield shaped lozenges and part-lozenges each containing angular floral vine with a...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Large, 1900s
Antique Oushak Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Large, 1900s

Antique Oushak Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Large, 1900s

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare antique Oushak large sized rug of the Turkish family featuring a pronounced abrash (original die color variation or differing color patterns, colorations, and various shades or ...

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

72474 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 16'00 x 15'07. Woven in the heart of Anatolia, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Turkish Oushak rug stands as a mag...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Impressive Coral Red With Palmettes Cross Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Impressive Coral Red With Palmettes Cross Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Impressive Coral Red With Palmettes Cross Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 9' x 11' - 275 x 335 ) Four giant light blue palmettes in an extended cross-pattern dominate the tomato-red field of this circa 1900 Oushak carp...

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Ivory Color And Palmette Desing Antique Turkish Borlou Oushak Rug
Wonderful Ivory Color And Palmette Desing Antique Turkish Borlou Oushak Rug

Wonderful Ivory Color And Palmette Desing Antique Turkish Borlou Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Borlou Oushak Carpet ( 15'4" x 19'6" - 467 x 594 cm ) Lots of palmettes on the sandy beige ground, but only a few are accented in Dark amber.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'4 x 12'9
Antique Circa 1900 Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'4 x 12'9

Antique Circa 1900 Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'4 x 12'9

Located in New York, NY

9'4 x 12'9. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing.

Category

19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Beige, Taupe, and Soft Brown Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Beige, Taupe, and Soft Brown Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Beige, Taupe, and Soft Brown Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak rug, beige and taupe rug, soft brown Oushak carpet, muted tone area rug, handwoven Turkish rug, neutral color Oushak, antique-style Oushak rug, beige taupe sof...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug, Pink Wool, Floral Design, Turkey, Circa 1900
Antique Oushak Rug, Pink Wool, Floral Design, Turkey, Circa 1900

Antique Oushak Rug, Pink Wool, Floral Design, Turkey, Circa 1900

Located in West Hollywood, CA

About Oushak Rugs Anatolian Oushak rugs, originating from the town of Oushak in western Turkey, are renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Angora Oushak, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, circa 1890s, Soft
Antique Angora Oushak, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, circa 1890s, Soft

Antique Angora Oushak, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, circa 1890s, Soft

Located in Port Washington, NY

Western Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Oushak made with angora wool are a rare find, specially in the excellent condition of this example.

Category

19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Angora

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Rug

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century antique scatter-size Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4281 size 3' 1" x 5' 7" (94 x 170 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner In Red Background with Neutral Medallions
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner In Red Background with Neutral Medallions

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner In Red Background with Neutral Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3.11 x 9.0 Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts: rug OSM-02; Antique Turkish Oushak Runner In Red Background with Neutral Me...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Ivory, Chestnut Brown, and Rose Accents
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Ivory, Chestnut Brown, and Rose Accents

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Ivory, Chestnut Brown, and Rose Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'2 x 6'9. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Ivory, Chestnut Brown, and Rose Accents.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Faded Red Field with Subtle Charcoal
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Faded Red Field with Subtle Charcoal

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Faded Red Field with Subtle Charcoal

Located in Atlanta, GA

The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, making this rug a versatile choice for contemporary, bohemian, or transitional interiors. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Faded ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal
Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: long vintage Turkish Oushak runner, Turkish Oushak runner rug, neutral Oushak runner, pale teal Turkish rug, taupe vintage runner, Anatolian Oushak rug, handwoven Turki...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Lovely Red Rust Color and Rosette Desing Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Lovely Red Rust Color and Rosette Desing Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Lovely Red Rust Color and Rosette Desing Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 9'6" x 16'6" - 290 x 503 ) Palmettes and tilted, serrated leaves decorate the cinnamon border framing an ashik, spiky rosette, slanted lea...

Category

1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

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 medallions originate from the historic rug-making center of Oushak in western Turk...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th-century room square size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j2863 size 8' 10" x 10' (269 x 305 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

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

$13,800Sale Price|64% Off

W 97 in L 132 in

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

Located in Evanston, IL

Strong colors, vibrant red backgrounds and soft pastels reminiscent of Oushak rugs are featured prominently in larger area rugs and Ghiordes' highly prized room-sized carpets.

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Burgundy, Olive Green, and Cream
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Burgundy, Olive Green, and Cream

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Burgundy, Olive Green, and Cream

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 5'1 x 9'2. Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Burgundy, Olive Green, and Cream.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Authentic Soft-Pink and Brown Hand-Woven Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug
Antique Authentic Soft-Pink and Brown Hand-Woven Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Antique Authentic Soft-Pink and Brown Hand-Woven Wool Anatolian Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Oushak rugs (also spelled Ushak or Uşak) are traditional handwoven carpets originating from the town of Uşak in western Turkey, a major center of rug production since the 15th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1890 Wool Pistachio-Green Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug
Antique Circa-1890 Wool Pistachio-Green Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug

Antique Circa-1890 Wool Pistachio-Green Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Oushak rugs (also spelled Ushak or Uşak) are traditional handwoven carpets originating from the town of Uşak in western Turkey, a major center of rug production since the 15th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Gallery Rug in Green Minimal Open Field Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oushak Gallery Rug in Green Minimal Open Field Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oushak Gallery Rug in Green Minimal Open Field Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x16 antique Oushak gallery carpet, circa 1880–1920. A rare and understated example of early 20th-century Turkish weaving, it reflects the Oushak tradition...

Category

1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Gold Angora Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Gold Angora Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Gold Angora Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century angora wool Turkish Oushak. The field is a soft yellow. The border is a melon color.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Greek Revival Antique Oushak

Materials

Angora, Wool

Antique Grey-Green and Pink-Terracotta Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug
Antique Grey-Green and Pink-Terracotta Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug

Antique Grey-Green and Pink-Terracotta Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Oushak rugs (also spelled Ushak or Uşak) are traditional handwoven carpets originating from the town of Uşak in western Turkey, a major center of rug production since the 15th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Impressive Chartreuse Ground with Symmetrical Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Impressive Chartreuse Ground with Symmetrical Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Impressive Chartreuse Ground with Symmetrical Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

How rare is an old gold field? A geometric version of the all-over Harshang (crab) pattern is symmetrically laid out with accents in goldenrod, ecru and salmon, all on the abrashed g...

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1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Captivating Tribal Pattern Rustic Color Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Captivating Tribal Pattern Rustic Color Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Captivating Tribal Pattern Rustic Color Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A red field with an orange tinge is the foil for an in and out palmette and coloudband pattern loosely adapted from classical 17th century Indo-Isfahan carpets. The pale green matchi...

Category

1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Majestic Rose-Pink Color Traditional Style Antique Turkish Oushak Smyrna Rug
Majestic Rose-Pink Color Traditional Style Antique Turkish Oushak Smyrna Rug

Majestic Rose-Pink Color Traditional Style Antique Turkish Oushak Smyrna Rug

Located in New York, NY

Three columns of characteristic Oushak palmettes alternate with two vertical lines of cruciform, hooked motives, all on an otherwise un-ornamented tomato red ground.

Category

1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

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Antique Oushak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique oushak for your home. An antique oushak — often made from fabric, wool and angora — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique oushak — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique oushak, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique oushak has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs and Rug & Kilim are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Oushak?

Prices for an antique oushak start at $119 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $20,000.

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.