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Zabihi Collection Gold Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Gold Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Gold Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking antique Turkish Oushak featuring warm gold tones. Hints of brown and green can be found too.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 11'8" × 14'1" (355 × 429 cm) This antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven in the 1920s, embodies the serene elegance and timeworn beauty that define Anatol...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 12'0" × 21'0" (365 × 640 cm) This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug, handwoven around 1900, beautifully exemplifies the hallmark features of Anato...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 10'8" × 13'7" (325 × 414 cm) This stunning Antique Turkish Oushak rug, dating back to circa 1900, is a vibrant testament to the artistic legacy of We...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 13'3" × 17'4" (403 × 528 cm) This grand antique Turkish Oushak rug from the early 20th century exemplifies the renowned artistry of...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug
Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug

Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century European rug with nice Turkish Oushak design a beautiful color with blue field and orange and green colors.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 16'5" × 21'2" (500 × 645 cm) This exceptional antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s is a magnificent example of Anatolian textile artistry, disti...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 13'6" × 17'11" (411 × 546 cm) Emanating refined elegance and timeless artistry, this antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s exemplifies the subtle...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 12'8" × 17'0" (386 × 518 cm) Bold, regal, and richly decorative, this antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the artistic mastery and opulent color p...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'4" × 14'1" (375 × 429 cm) This antique Turkish Oushak rug (circa 1920) showcases a botanical and casual design dominated by soft...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 8'9" × 16'0" (266 × 487 cm). This exquisite Turkish Oushak rug, dating from the 1920s, epitomizes the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship a...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1880
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1880

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Turkish Oushak, circa 1880. Size: 13'4" x 15'9".

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 6'0" × 11'0" (182 × 335 cm) Striking in both composition and palette, this antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s is a bold example of Anatolian a...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

pretty antique Oushak style Moroccan rug
pretty antique Oushak style Moroccan rug

pretty antique Oushak style Moroccan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice early 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the Smyrne and oushak rugs, with a white field, pink, green and blue in design, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton founda...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Oushak
Antique Turkish Oushak

Antique Turkish Oushak

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 59354 Size 4' 0" x 6' 0" Design Reference Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material wool Texture Pile weave Origin Turkey Age Type Antique/Vintage.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Orange Antique Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Large Orange Antique Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Large Orange Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 11'7” x 15'6”.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Traditional Oushak in Grey and Blue
Traditional Oushak in Grey and Blue

Traditional Oushak in Grey and Blue

Located in New York, NY

ref c93589

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Pistachio Green
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Pistachio Green

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Pistachio Green

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique handmade Turkish/Anatolian Oushak carpet, natural dyed wool on wool foundation with traditional design of central medallion on most amazing open field pistachio green backgro...

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Late 19th Century Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner (size adjusted) Size: 8'1" × 19'9" (246 × 601 cm) Rich in tradition yet boldly artistic, this antique Turkish Oushak runner from the 1920s is a vibrant ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Vintage Oushak in Rose Pink Tones
Vintage Oushak in Rose Pink Tones

Vintage Oushak in Rose Pink Tones

Located in New York, NY

ref 78596

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 5'0" × 7'5" (152 × 226 cm) This antique Turkish Oushak rug is a graceful example of Anatolian craftsmanship, exuding the understated elegance and rus...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 10'0" × 13'10" (304 × 421 cm) This exquisite early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug is a true masterpiece of traditional Anatolian craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 13'3" × 16'5" (403 × 500 cm). This stunning 1920s Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic nuance that define Anatoli...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Orange Turkish Oushak Runner, Circa 1920s
Orange Turkish Oushak Runner, Circa 1920s

Orange Turkish Oushak Runner, Circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1920s Oushak runner has been woven in a village setting by an experienced weaver.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Rug
Antique Oushak Rug

Antique Oushak Rug

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Oushak rug Measurement: 11' x 13'6".

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug
Antique Oushak Rug

Antique Oushak Rug

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Oushak rug Measurement: 10'4" x 11'9".

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Rug

Antique Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Oushak rug Measurement: 10'5" x 13'.

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Rug
Antique Oushak Rug

Antique Oushak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large square Oushak rug with lovely red, navy, cream and light celedon green.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Beige and Brown Floral Scene Oushak
Beige and Brown Floral Scene Oushak

Beige and Brown Floral Scene Oushak

Located in New York, NY

This rug presents a tranquil and sophisticated palette of earthy browns and soft beige, exuding a sense of quiet elegance. The field is adorned with large, blooming floral motifs, me...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Washed Oushak with Diamond Central Motif
Washed Oushak with Diamond Central Motif

Washed Oushak with Diamond Central Motif

Located in New York, NY

Ref 91608

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet
Antique Oushak Carpet

Antique Oushak Carpet

$39,600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak carpet or rug. An absolutely outstanding antique decorative carpet or rug.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32569 Size 3' 0" X 11' 4" Design Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Faded Cantelope and Seamoss Blue Oushak
Faded Cantelope and Seamoss Blue Oushak

Faded Cantelope and Seamoss Blue Oushak

Located in New York, NY

Ref 94190

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Distressed Quad Motif Red Brown Oushak
Distressed Quad Motif Red Brown Oushak

Distressed Quad Motif Red Brown Oushak

Located in New York, NY

Ref 91569

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Salmon Red Floral Border Oushak Runner
Salmon Red Floral Border Oushak Runner

Salmon Red Floral Border Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Ref C69321

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Oushak Tribal Motif in Red Shades
Oushak Tribal Motif in Red Shades

Oushak Tribal Motif in Red Shades

Located in New York, NY

Ref 90989

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The soft palette of this antique Anatolian Oushak is characteristic of this group of carpets from the late Ottoman period.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven.

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty antique Turkish oushak runner with beautiful simple design and nice natural colors with a red field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 17'0" × 19'7" (518 × 596 cm) This monumental antique Turkish Oushak rests on a softly mottled ivory-beige field shot through with pale tan abrash, gi...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet , 10'9" x 14'
Antique Oushak Carpet , 10'9" x 14'

Antique Oushak Carpet , 10'9" x 14'

Located in Evanston, IL

Originating in Turkish carpet weaving workshops, Oushak rugs were frequently represented in paintings by European masters, such as Vermeer and Velasquez, as well as used to adorn roy...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Turkish Beaulieu Oushak Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Turkish Beaulieu Oushak Rug Antique, circa 1880s

Turkish Beaulieu Oushak Rug Antique, circa 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a Turkish Beaulieu Oushak Rug made in the 19th century. Oushak rugs originate from the city of Usak, Turkey and use a particular family of designs woven using dyes that lean ...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 19'0'' X 15'0''
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 19'0'' X 15'0''

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 19'0'' X 15'0''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Oversize Turkish Oushak Rug 19'0'' X 15'0'', Wool rug on a wool foundation.

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Mid-18th Century Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Beige Rug - c. 1920 Paisley Design
Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Beige Rug - c. 1920 Paisley Design

Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Beige Rug - c. 1920 Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

This charming antique Karabagh rug, handwoven in the 1920s, is a stunning example of Caucasian textile artistry influenced by Western decorative sensibilities. Crafted in the Karabag...

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1920s Caucasian Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Oushak Turkish Taupe Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Oushak Turkish Taupe Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Oushak Turkish Taupe Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The rug is hand-knotted in wool, with a visibly coarse weave typical of Oushak rugs, contributing to its tactile charm and durability.

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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Scatter Rug
Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Scatter Rug

Antique Pastel Coloured Turkish Oushak Scatter Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The soft palette of this antique Anatolian Oushak is characteristic of this group of carpets from the late Ottoman period.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

1900s 19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug
1900s 19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug

1900s 19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

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

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Rug Details rug no. j3213 size 9' 6" x 12' 10" (290 x 391 cm)   

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Oushak Yastik Anatolian Rug, Unusual
Antique Oushak Yastik Anatolian Rug, Unusual

Antique Oushak Yastik Anatolian Rug, Unusual

Located in Evanston, IL

Explore the legacy of Anatolian rugs, a term that encompasses the rich tapestry of carpets woven in Anatolia and its surrounding regions. Geographically, this area aligns with the hi...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven.

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Late 19th Century Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Gold Green Antique Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Gold Green Antique Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Gold Green Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Sublime early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a medallion and border on a gold field, accents in yellow, green, orange, and red Measures: 9'5" x 11'4".   

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Turkish Oushak accent rug. The old ivory field of this attractive west Turkish carpet has a bilaterally symmetric layout of forked acanthus leaves and vigorous arabesques ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool

Mid 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Mid 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Mid 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

The history of Turkish rugs and weavings is as complex as it is ancient. The production of fine rugs and carpets is a practice that dates back millennia. In certain societies and cul...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Ivory Antique Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Ivory Antique Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Ivory Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a pictorial bird and small palmette all over design on an ivory field. accents in pink, orange, brown.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Square Rug
19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Square Rug

19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

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

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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4' x 5'3"
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4' x 5'3"

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4' x 5'3"

Located in Evanston, IL

This charming antique Oushak rug displays the soft, decorative character that has made early Turkish Oushaks highly sought after by designers and collectors.

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11'0x8'0
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11'0x8'0

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11'0x8'0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Oushak

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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.

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