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Decorative Light Blue Field With Rustic Tribal Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Decorative Light Blue Field With Rustic Tribal Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Decorative Light Blue Field With Rustic Tribal Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Not every Oushak is room sized. This snappy little rug with an imaginative segment of the harshang pattern on an attractively variegated sapphire blue ground is uncommon among these ...

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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Wool Rug, Handwoven, Light Blue, 10'1" x 14'9"
Turkish Oushak Wool Rug, Handwoven, Light Blue, 10'1" x 14'9"

Turkish Oushak Wool Rug, Handwoven, Light Blue, 10'1" x 14'9"

Located in Houston, TX

Dive into tranquility with our Light Blue Rugs, adding a serene touch to any room.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Oushak Rug With Light Blue Field 2'11 X 5'8
Keivan Woven Arts Oushak Rug With Light Blue Field 2'11 X 5'8

Keivan Woven Arts Oushak Rug With Light Blue Field 2'11 X 5'8

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'11 x 5'8 Modern Oushak Rug with a Light Blue Field With All-Over Floral Motifs With Cream.

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x9.7 ft Hand Knotted Floral Rug, Beige and Light Blue Area Rug, Oushak Carpet
8x9.7 ft Hand Knotted Floral Rug, Beige and Light Blue Area Rug, Oushak Carpet

8x9.7 ft Hand Knotted Floral Rug, Beige and Light Blue Area Rug, Oushak Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

This exceptional 19th century Turkish Oushak runner is a refined example of Anatolian weaving traditions, originating from the historic town of Oushak (Uşak) in western Anatolia—one ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug

Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century oversized Turkish Oushak Rug with an all-over design on a light blue field Details rug no. j2715 size 11' 11" x 18' 5" (363 x 561 cm) Antique oriental carpets...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Dark and Light Blue in Medallion Design
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Dark and Light Blue in Medallion Design

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Dark and Light Blue in Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This unique vintage Oushak from Turkey displays cream/ivory background with variety of blue colors on a medallion design. rug en-165880, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ci...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Kars Rug with Blue and Light Brown Colors
Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Kars Rug with Blue and Light Brown Colors

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Kars Rug with Blue and Light Brown Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-178450, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Mid-20th century Vintage Turkish Kars rug features large diamond sh...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents
Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents

Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 12'2 x 17'5 Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents.

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Geometric Tribal Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Brown, Cream, Light Blue and Tan
Geometric Tribal Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Brown, Cream, Light Blue and Tan

Geometric Tribal Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Brown, Cream, Light Blue and Tan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Geometric Tribal Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Brown, Cream, Light Blue and Tan. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-MTU-95055, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th centu...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Light Blue, Topaz and Rust Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Layered Medallion
Light Blue, Topaz and Rust Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Layered Medallion

Light Blue, Topaz and Rust Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Layered Medallion

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 8'1 x 9'3. Light blue, topaz, faded grey and rust vintage Turkish Oushak rug in squared shape with layered Medallion,.

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Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

9x12 Light Blue with Beige Floral Medallion Patterns Oushak Rug ( G-13648 )
9x12 Light Blue with Beige Floral Medallion Patterns Oushak Rug ( G-13648 )

9x12 Light Blue with Beige Floral Medallion Patterns Oushak Rug ( G-13648 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Indian Rugs

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Wool

2'x3' Light Blue Wool Afghan Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Mat Oriental Rug
2'x3' Light Blue Wool Afghan Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Mat Oriental Rug

2'x3' Light Blue Wool Afghan Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Mat Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Blue, 100% Wool, Natural Dyes, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...

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2010s Pakistani Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Rug In Light Blue With Floral Pattern
Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Rug In Light Blue With Floral Pattern

Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Rug In Light Blue With Floral Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This hand-knotted wool rug is modern Turkish and features a light blue field with a captivating gray and ivory floral pattern. This rug measures 8'1" x 10'1".

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2010s Turkish Oushak Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Light Gray & Soft Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'3" x 10'9"
Turkish Oushak Rug Light Gray & Soft Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'3" x 10'9"

Turkish Oushak Rug Light Gray & Soft Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'3" x 10'9"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug Light Gray & Soft Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'3" x 10'9" This Turkish Oushak rug is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Oushak Rug with a Light Blue-Gray Field by Keivan Woven Arts
Modern Oushak Rug with a Light Blue-Gray Field by Keivan Woven Arts

Modern Oushak Rug with a Light Blue-Gray Field by Keivan Woven Arts

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'11 x 5'11 Modern Oushak Rug with a Light Blue-Gray Field With All-Over Floral Motifs.

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Green & Blue, 6' x 9'
Modern Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Green & Blue, 6' x 9'

Modern Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Green & Blue, 6' x 9'

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modern Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Green & Blue, 6' x 9' rug/OB-9442878, country of origin / type: India / Oushak, circa early-21st Century.

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2010s Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Oushak Muted All-Over Design Rug in Coral, Light Blue, and Cream
Modern Oushak Muted All-Over Design Rug in Coral, Light Blue, and Cream

Modern Oushak Muted All-Over Design Rug in Coral, Light Blue, and Cream

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oushak rug with blue, cream, and coral, neutral color palette and all-over flower design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug/BDH-743461, country of origin / type: India/ Oushak This hand kno...

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2010s Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

2.6x4.2 ft Hand Knotted Beige, Light Blue Oushak Accent Rug with Floral Design
2.6x4.2 ft Hand Knotted Beige, Light Blue Oushak Accent Rug with Floral Design

2.6x4.2 ft Hand Knotted Beige, Light Blue Oushak Accent Rug with Floral Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add warmth, texture, and timeless artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish accent rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using ...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Vintage Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Red and Light Blue
Turkish Oushak Vintage Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Red and Light Blue

Turkish Oushak Vintage Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Red and Light Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Oushak vintage rug with floral medallion design in red and light blue, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-461, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century This...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

11'8"x15'2" Light Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
11'8"x15'2" Light Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug

11'8"x15'2" Light Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with Large Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oversized, XL, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...

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2010s Pakistani Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs
Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Inspired by the timeless elegance of antique Turkish Oushak carpets, this exceptional hand-knotted wool rug combines a luminous light-blue field with a richly detailed deep-blue bord...

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs
Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Inspired by the timeless elegance of antique Turkish Oushak carpets, this exceptional hand-knotted wool rug combines a luminous light-blue field with a richly detailed deep-blue bord...

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs
Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Light Blue & Deep Blue with Floral Motifs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Inspired by the timeless elegance of antique Turkish Oushak carpets, this exceptional hand-knotted wool rug combines a luminous light-blue field with a richly detailed deep-blue bord...

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'x19'3" Light Blue Angora Oushak All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'x19'3" Light Blue Angora Oushak All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'x19'3" Light Blue Angora Oushak All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Densely Woven, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...

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2010s Pakistani Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

3'x19'2" Light Blue Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'x19'2" Light Blue Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'x19'2" Light Blue Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Blue, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...

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2010s Pakistani Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

4'x11'10" Light Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
4'x11'10" Light Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

4'x11'10" Light Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...

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2010s Pakistani Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Light Golden Brown, Gray/Blue and Teal Accents
Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Light Golden Brown, Gray/Blue and Teal Accents

Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Light Golden Brown, Gray/Blue and Teal Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Light Golden Brown, Tan, and Teal-Green Accents. Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Light Golden Brown, Tan, and Teal-Green Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / ru...

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Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4x5.7 ft Handknotted Ivory, Light Blue Area Rug. Turkish Oushak Style Accent Rug
4x5.7 ft Handknotted Ivory, Light Blue Area Rug. Turkish Oushak Style Accent Rug

4x5.7 ft Handknotted Ivory, Light Blue Area Rug. Turkish Oushak Style Accent Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add warmth, texture, and timeless artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish accent rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using ...

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2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Oushak Medallion Rug in Rose, Pale Green, Light Blue, Gold and Brown
Antique Oushak Medallion Rug in Rose, Pale Green, Light Blue, Gold and Brown

Antique Oushak Medallion Rug in Rose, Pale Green, Light Blue, Gold and Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Medallion Oushak Rug, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug /EL-13072, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Early-20th Century. Measures: 7'9'' x 11'8'' This beautifully rende...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Oushak Turkish Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Blue & Ivory 8'5 x 11'9
Modern Oushak Turkish Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Blue & Ivory 8'5 x 11'9

Modern Oushak Turkish Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Blue & Ivory 8'5 x 11'9

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 8'5 x 11'9 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Light Blue & Ivory 8'5 x 11'9 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug with All Over Design in Light Blue, Ivory, & Red.

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern

12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Indian Rugs

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Wool

Monumental Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Blue and Charcoal
Monumental Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Blue and Charcoal

Monumental Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Blue and Charcoal

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Details Size: 9 ft x 12 ft (274 x 366 cm) Material: Premium Hand-Spun Wool Construction: Hand-Knotted Origin: India Style: Contemporary Oushak / Modern Traditional Colors: Light Blu...

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Oushak with Light Coral and Blue Motifs on Light Taupe Background
Modern Oushak with Light Coral and Blue Motifs on Light Taupe Background

Modern Oushak with Light Coral and Blue Motifs on Light Taupe Background

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts: rug AWR-3511 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Circa: 2020 Measures: 3'0 x 12'5 Modern hand-knotted Oushak runner with tribal medallions in soft muted ...

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Grey and Soft Blue
Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Grey and Soft Blue

Contemporary Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Light Grey and Soft Blue

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Details Size: 8 ft x 10 ft (244 x 305 cm) Material: Premium Hand-Spun Wool Construction: Hand-Knotted Origin: India Style: Contemporary Oushak / Modern Traditional Colors: Light Gre...

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Vibrant Turkish Oushak Rug • Light Blue & Coral Red Handmade Wool Carpet 7x10
Vibrant Turkish Oushak Rug • Light Blue & Coral Red Handmade Wool Carpet 7x10

Vibrant Turkish Oushak Rug • Light Blue & Coral Red Handmade Wool Carpet 7x10

Located in Burlingame, CA

A handmade Turkish Oushak rug with a classic medallion composition and a vibrant, cheerful color palette. The soft sky blue central field is framed by a warm coral red surround and a...

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2010s Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Donegal Wool & Hemp 9X13 Ivory, Light Blue & Orange Handmade Area Rug
Turkish Donegal Wool & Hemp 9X13 Ivory, Light Blue & Orange Handmade Area Rug

Turkish Donegal Wool & Hemp 9X13 Ivory, Light Blue & Orange Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Irish Donegal Actual size: 9'0" x 12'6" Thickness: 1/4" Colors: Light Blue, Orange, Ivory, Slate, Beige Content: Wool and Hemp

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Early 2000s Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Light Blue Oushak Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal light blue oushak rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every light blue oushak rug was constructed with great care. There are 104 variations of the antique or vintage light blue oushak rug you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer light blue oushak rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A light blue oushak rug, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one light blue oushak rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Keivan Woven Arts produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Light Blue Oushak Rug?

Prices for a light blue oushak rug start at $450 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $7,000.

A Close Look at Oushak Furniture

Turkish rugs are as widely loved today as they were in the 13th century, and antique and vintage Oushak rugs and carpets are known specifically for their bold geometric patterns and fine quality. With a name derived from the town of Uşak, Turkey, in western Anatolia, the Oushak textile style — also spelled Ushak — originated in the 15th-century Ottoman Empire, but its aesthetic has influenced weaving around the world, especially through the export of rugs to Europe.

The distinctive Oushak “medallion” pattern has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds. Traditionally, the edges and empty spaces are filled with arabesque details or floral motifs. Both patterns can repeat in infinite directions, allowing for versatility in diverse sizes of hand-knotted authentic Oushak carpets, wall hangings and rugs. It’s believed that similar Iranian designs inspired the artistry of Turkish weavers, possibly through commissions by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.

While production of Oushak rugs accelerated for an international audience, they also maintained domestic popularity, including covering the floors of palaces and mosques. Owing to their deep colors and exemplary construction, Oushak area rugs woven by hand became status symbols abroad, with Henry VIII depicted standing astride an Oushak rug in a 16th-century portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger. The rugs and carpets made for export had rougher weaves while European copies proliferated as demand expanded into the 19th century. And beyond the authenticity of antique and vintage rugs in general, the geometric styles of Oushak rugs are appealing to interior designers because they work so well in today's homes.

The market has changed with a global increase in machine-fabricated carpets, yet handmade designs continue to be produced in Uşak with contemporary rug companies like Kirkit working with skilled artisans in the area.

Find vintage Oushak rugs and carpets, folk art and other Oushak furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.