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The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility
The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility

The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

79428 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 17'09. This extraordinary late-19th-century Turkish Oushak is the kind of textile that belongs in the company of connoisseurs, museums, and ...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

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

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

Located in Port Washington, NY

This exceptional allover design Oushak carpet, woven in West Anatolia circa 1900, exemplifies the timeless elegance and artisanal mastery for which these rugs are celebrated.

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

The Ottoman Garden: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Opulence
The Ottoman Garden: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Opulence

The Ottoman Garden: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Opulence

Located in Dallas, TX

79547 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'11 x 11'11. Woven during the Late 19th Century, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug embodies the quiet sophistication that dis...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak
Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak

Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

A rare small square size early 20th century authentic Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4933 size 3' 1" x 3' 2" Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Palace Rug with Red and Gold All Over Pattern
Antique Oushak Palace Rug with Red and Gold All Over Pattern

Antique Oushak Palace Rug with Red and Gold All Over Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a feat of artistry and a rich piece of history alike, in the best size a collector can find an Oushak in from any period. Condition: This antique Oushak Palace rug further e...

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Light Blue
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Light Blue

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak carpets made in the late 19th century are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and stunning color palettes.

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Peach and Beige Turkish Oushak Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Peach and Beige Turkish Oushak Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Peach and Beige Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Peach and Beige Stylized Floral and Geometric Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1880 A warm coral-toned peach field filled with an all-over arrangement of stylized floral and...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Runner, Wool, Brick-Red & Ice-Blue, 1900
Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Runner, Wool, Brick-Red & Ice-Blue, 1900

Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Runner, Wool, Brick-Red & Ice-Blue, 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.

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Red Background With Jewel Tones Tribal Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Red Background With Jewel Tones Tribal Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Red Background With Jewel Tones Tribal Allover Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Various styles of vigorously drawn leaves in light blue and orange decorate the centrally organized red field of this circa 1900 Oushak from west Turkey. The light blue main border s...

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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Coral. Brown, Yellow, Beige
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Coral. Brown, Yellow, Beige

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Coral. Brown, Yellow, Beige

Located in Port Washington, NY

These carpets were handwoven in the Oushak region of Turkey, which has a rich tradition of carpet weaving that dates back centuries.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug

Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful early 20th century colorful antique Turkish Oushak prayer rug, Measures: 3'3'' x 4'8''.

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1920s Islamic Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak with Stylized Medallion Design in Muted Neutral Tones
Antique Turkish Oushak with Stylized Medallion Design in Muted Neutral Tones

Antique Turkish Oushak with Stylized Medallion Design in Muted Neutral Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Country of origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: All-Over, Medallion, Floral Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts; rug NA-54726; antique Turkish Oushak with Stylized Medallion Design in Mute...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 15'6"x18' Knotted Wool Rug
1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 15'6"x18' Knotted Wool Rug

1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 15'6"x18' Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 15'6" - 18' - 472 x 548 cm ) Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White Large Floral Medallion Square Antique 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1...

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Large Oushak Colorful Rug in Salmon, Green, Yellow, Orange
Antique Turkish Large Oushak Colorful Rug in Salmon, Green, Yellow, Orange

Antique Turkish Large Oushak Colorful Rug in Salmon, Green, Yellow, Orange

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large late 19th century antique turkish oushak rug displays a colorful palette in Salmon, Green, pink, Yellow, Orange, cream, red, Antique Oushak, Keivan Woven Arts; rug S12-121...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Gray, Light Blue
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Gray, Light Blue

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Gray, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west-central Anatolia, today just south of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Striking Red Field With Special Lozenge Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Striking Red Field With Special Lozenge Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Striking Red Field With Special Lozenge Medallion Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

The saturated red open field bleeds over into an outlined border of yellow and green leaves. An open stepped lozenge medallion contains tiny flowers and sprouts six triple chandelier...

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Traditional Late 19th Century Floral Teal Oushak Rug from West Anatolia
Traditional Late 19th Century Floral Teal Oushak Rug from West Anatolia

Traditional Late 19th Century Floral Teal Oushak Rug from West Anatolia

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Turkish Oushak rug has a brilliant teal field with overall design of alternating rust and ivory geometric floral motif issuing angled vines, in a shaded d...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Rare Angora Oushak in Soft Apricot, Teal, Bright Clementine, Ochre, Blush c.1900
Rare Angora Oushak in Soft Apricot, Teal, Bright Clementine, Ochre, Blush c.1900

Rare Angora Oushak in Soft Apricot, Teal, Bright Clementine, Ochre, Blush c.1900

Located in Hudson, NY

A fine, turn of the century Oushak made of angora wool. Shades of soft apricot, teal, bright clementine, ochre, blush, denim blue and camel.

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool, Angora

Mehraban Antique Turkish Oushak circa 1920
Mehraban Antique Turkish Oushak circa 1920

Mehraban Antique Turkish Oushak circa 1920

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29318 Size 10' 11" x 13' 7" Design Reference Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Type Antique/Vintage.

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1920s Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage, c. 1900s
Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage, c. 1900s

Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage, c. 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Oushak rug was made in Turkey from hand spun wool.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

13' x 19'. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at least to the mid-fifteenth century.

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1890s Red Geometric Antique Kilim Oushak Rug 4'10" x 9'7" Flatweave Wool Carpet
1890s Red Geometric Antique Kilim Oushak Rug 4'10" x 9'7" Flatweave Wool Carpet

1890s Red Geometric Antique Kilim Oushak Rug 4'10" x 9'7" Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kilim - Oushak rug, size: 4'10" x 9'7". Antique Kilim – Oushak Turkish Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1890s.

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1900s Red Tribal Floral Antique Turkish Oushak Kilim 9'9" x12'6" Wool Carpet Rug
1900s Red Tribal Floral Antique Turkish Oushak Kilim 9'9" x12'6" Wool Carpet Rug

1900s Red Tribal Floral Antique Turkish Oushak Kilim 9'9" x12'6" Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Kilim ( 9'9" x 12'6" - 297 x 381 ) Antique Kilim – Oushak Turkish Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1900s.

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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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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

Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are desirable in today’s highly decorative market.

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1900's Antique Ivory Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Mediterranean Style
1900's Antique Ivory Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Mediterranean Style

1900's Antique Ivory Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Mediterranean Style

Located in Dallas, TX

73883 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. Step into a world of cultivated splendor with this exquisite early 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug—an heirloom of A...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Impressive Light Lime Green Background And Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Rug
Impressive Light Lime Green Background And Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Rug

Impressive Light Lime Green Background And Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A light lime green open field is centred by a pale salmon medallion and is clasped by en suite quarter corners. The edges of these elements are roughly and irregularly drawn as if th...

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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Colorful Antique Oushak Runner with Four Medallions in Yellow, Red, and Brown
Colorful Antique Oushak Runner with Four Medallions in Yellow, Red, and Brown

Colorful Antique Oushak Runner with Four Medallions in Yellow, Red, and Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-486, country of origin / type: turkey / Oushak, circa 1930s  This beautiful antique Oushak runner from early 20th century turkey features a classic Oushak...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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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

Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. Oushak rugs such as this, are desirable in today's highly decor...

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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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

Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs such as this, are desirable in today’s highly decorative market.

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Coral Background & Green Border
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Coral Background & Green Border

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Coral Background & Green Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak runner with medallions in coral background & green border, rug h8-0401, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1920 This ea...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

A Blush Reverie: Late-19th-Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Poetic Nobility
A Blush Reverie: Late-19th-Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Poetic Nobility

A Blush Reverie: Late-19th-Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Poetic Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

79430 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 13'02 x 15'10. This one-of-a-kind late-19th-century Turkish Oushak is the kind of piece that stops even seasoned collectors in their tracks—a r...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1890s Salmon Geometric Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 11'2"x18''6" Woven Wool Rug
1890s Salmon Geometric Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 11'2"x18''6" Woven Wool Rug

1890s Salmon Geometric Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 11'2"x18''6" Woven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 11'2" x 18''6" - 340 x 564 ) Antique Large Oushak Turkish Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s.

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Three Geometric Medallions in Purple Tones
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Three Geometric Medallions in Purple Tones

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Three Geometric Medallions in Purple Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purple and gold-toned Antique Oushak Runner from Turkey with Medallion Design, rug tu-sim-03, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1920 This beautiful vintage Oushak r...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Rug 9'5'' x 15'9''
Antique Oushak Rug 9'5'' x 15'9''

Antique Oushak Rug 9'5'' x 15'9''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak Rug 9'5'' x 15'9''. The sandy straw field features a four-way layout of cloud bands, barbed lancet leaves, curving vinery and angled palmettes, all around a small, ray...

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Exhilarating Teal Pink Oversize Oushak Rug
Exhilarating Teal Pink Oversize Oushak Rug

Exhilarating Teal Pink Oversize Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A colorful antique early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug. The field is teal; the border is pink.

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Early 1900s Turkish Bohemian Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pink Rug, Taupe, Cream Fine
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pink Rug, Taupe, Cream Fine

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pink Rug, Taupe, Cream Fine

Located in Port Washington, NY

Oushaks began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs namesake, Oushak.

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Stunning Antique Fine Burlu Oushak Rug in Gold and Neutral Tones
Stunning Antique Fine Burlu Oushak Rug in Gold and Neutral Tones

Stunning Antique Fine Burlu Oushak Rug in Gold and Neutral Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning antique fine Burlu Oushak rug in gold, salmon, pink, soft green and neutral tones.

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Rugs On Net Blue Antique Tribal 19th Century Turkish Oushak Smyrna Carpet Rug
Rugs On Net Blue Antique Tribal 19th Century Turkish Oushak Smyrna Carpet Rug

Rugs On Net Blue Antique Tribal 19th Century Turkish Oushak Smyrna Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-19th Century Turkish Smyrna Oushak Carpet 7' 8" x 14' 4" Antique Oushak Turkish Geometric Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1840s.

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1840s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug from Turkey with Multicolored Geometrics
Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug from Turkey with Multicolored Geometrics

Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug from Turkey with Multicolored Geometrics

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century antique Oushak rug from Turkey with multicolored geometrics, Keivan Woven Arts / rug l11-1001, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1920 This antiqu...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

1850s Antique Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
1850s Antique Floral Turkish Oushak Rug

1850s Antique Floral Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Ghiordes’ close proximity to Oushak has led to some comparisons between the two region’s larger room-sized rugs.

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19th Century Tribal Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs
Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs

Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A captivating antique Persian Oushak rug in the stunning warm colour palette that was made from the finest selection of natural dye and hand spun wool.

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1910s Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Dusty Rose, Early 20th Century
Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Dusty Rose, Early 20th Century

Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Dusty Rose, Early 20th Century

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Turkish Oushak rug has a shaded dusty rose field with sparse pictorial floral bouquets separating double taupe arabesque medallions, in a saffron yellow r...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Rug 6'9'' x 10'0"
Antique Oushak Rug 6'9'' x 10'0"

Antique Oushak Rug 6'9'' x 10'0"

$5,440Sale Price|34% Off

Antique Oushak Rug 6'9'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak Rug 6'9'' x 10'. Town in Western Anatolia, weaving mostly room sizes, in coarse to moderate weave, high pile.

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1890s Turkish Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''
Antique Oushak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''

Antique Oushak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''. Town in Western Anatolia, weaving mostly room sizes, in coarse to moderate weave, high pile.

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1890s Turkish 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.