Keivan Woven Arts Hand-Knotted Transitional Neutral Oushak Rug 9'1 x 12'0
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'1 x 12'0 Keivan Woven Arts Hand-Knotted Transitional Neutral Oushak Rug. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-378 / Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: All-Over, F...
Wool
$129Sale Price|27% Off
Neutral Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. Measures: 19'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Oushak Rug, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This sandy field western Turkish long rug displays a field pattern of geometric flowers and straight, angled vines detailed in light brown, set within sand 17th century style "Transy...
Wool
Neutral Oushak Rug, Sandy Field, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
The sandy field displays pairs of dark brown partial diagonals defining a central pole medallion of flattened lozenges with large stencil fringed projecting palmettes. The sandy bord...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Stylized Medallion Oushak Rug in Sandy Neutrals and Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Country of Origin: Turkey; Type; Oushak; Design: Diamond Medallion, Stylized Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts: rug TU-UGU-56; Vintage Turkish Stylized Medallion Oushak Rug in Sandy Neutr...
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet in Taupe, Brown, Light Celadon Green and Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts: rug EN-141449; Antique Oushak Carpet in Taupe, Brown, Light celadon Green and Neutral Colors; Vintage T...
Wool
Decorative Angora Oushak Rug with Soft Gray Field and in Ivory, and Pale Blue
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
The colors include gray, silver, taupe, lavender, lilac, blue and brown. Decorative Angora Oushak Rug, Soft Gray Oushak Rug, Taupe and Ivory Oushak Rug, Pale Blue Oushak Rug, Angora...
Wool
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug in Soft Camel, Taupe, and Muted Blue Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug, camel and taupe rug, muted blue Oushak, Turkish wool runner, antique style Oushak, soft tone Turkish gallery rug, handwoven Oushak carpet, warm ne...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug in Faded Steel Blue and Soft Gray with Subtle Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
The hand-knotted wool construction enhances its timeless character while maintaining durability and comfort underfoot. vintage Turkish Oushak rug, faded steel blue rug, soft gray Ou...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Soft Beige Field with Navy Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with beige and navy, geometric Oushak rug with charcoal accents, handmade Turkish wool rug with medallion pattern, neutral Oushak rug with blue tones, vint...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug Featuring Soft Beige, Cream, and Brown Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug, neutral Oushak rug, handwoven Turkish rug, beige and brown Oushak carpet, Turkish medallion rug, antique Turkish wool rug, geometric Oushak rug, Turkish a...
Wool
Large Modern Oushak Rug in Soft Gray with Faded Pastel Motifs and Subtle Design
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
SEO Keywords: large modern Oushak rug in soft gray, pastel modern Oushak carpet, handwoven Turkish area rug with subtle design, pale gray decorative Oushak rug, contemporary Turkish ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Repeating Botanical Motif in Taupe, Dark Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
vintage Turkish Oushak rug, taupe and brown Oushak rug, Turkish wool rug with botanical motifs, neutral Oushak rug, antique Turkish area rug, brown pattern Turkish carpet, hand-knott...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Faded Sand Field and Pale Brown Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug in faded sand and peach, soft pastel Anatolian rug with worn medallion, Turkish wool rug with muted earth tones, neutral Oushak rug with faded border, hand...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug in Faded Sage Green, Sand, and Ivory with Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
faded green Turkish Oushak rug, soft sage vintage Turkish rug, beige and ivory Anatolian carpet, neutral Oushak rug with medallion, distressed Turkish wool rug, sand and green Turkis...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug With Faded Camel Field and Powder Blue 7'0" x 10'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with camel and powder blue, Anatolian rug with ivory and taupe medallion, handwoven Turkish rug with soft faded colors, neutral Oushak rug with floral moti...
Wool
Neutral Oushak Wool Rug 8'3''x10'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool Oushak rug, showcases a sophisticated blend of traditional artistry and modern neutrality.
Wool
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, Subtle Southwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
53434 Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'03 x 12'01. Subtle Southwest meets luxury lodge in this hand knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug.
Wool
Neutral Toned Oushak Wool Rug 8'10''x11'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Add timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug. Featuring a classic floral motif design, this rug showcases intricate patterns rendered in soft neutral ...
Wool
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
Classic Neutral Pallet Oushak Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely neutral vegetable dyed hand knotted Oushak rug purchased about 10 years ago at Bloomingdales.
Wool
$13,875Sale Price|25% Off
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Indian Wool Rug Neutral & Slate Blue Oushak Inspired
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated modern Indian wool rug, masterfully hand-knotted to blend timeless tradition with contemporary elegance. Drawing inspiration from cl...
Wool
Soft Neutral Palette Oushak-Style Wool Rug 8'x10'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Key Features: Origin: Pakistan Material: Premium Wool Technique: Hand-Knotted with Turkish Knots Design: Traditional Oushak-Style, All-Over Lattice and Palmette Motifs Size: 8' x 10'...
Wool
Neutral Antique Turkish Oushak Foyer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak rug in taupe, beige and brown accents. Recommended for an entry / foyer space, circa 1920s. Size: 5'1” x 8'1”.
Wool
$6,937Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Oushak Style Indian Wool Area Rug – Muted Neutral & Blue Geometric Motif
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exquisite modern Indian wool rug, meticulously handcrafted to capture the timeless elegance of traditional Oushak designs. Featuring a sophisticat...
Wool
Handmade Modern Oushak-Style Indian Wool Area Rug – Muted Neutral & Slate Blue
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring a refined, understated elegance to your living space with this hand-knotted modern Indian wool rug. Inspired by classic Oushak designs, it features an all-over geometric and bo...
Wool
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Neutral Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$13,500Sale Price|25% Off
Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Indian Wool Area Rug – Neutral Beige, Soft Blue
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with the elegant Modern Oushak Style Handmade Wool Rug. Expertly hand-knotted from premium wool, it blends traditional Turkish artistry with a contemporary touch...
Wool
Neutral Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50582 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 14'08. Immersed in classic Anatolian tradition and crafted with meticulous artisanal skill, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs originate fro...
Wool
Oversize Neutral Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century worn oversize antique Turkish Oushak rug in soft colors. Ivory field accents in pink, brick red, rust, gold. Measures: 13 x 16'9” Turkish Oushak rugs have...
Wool
Neutral Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak rug in neutral tones from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 5'6'' x 84".
Wool
Antique Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Moderately woven, this Anatolian medallion carpet shows a stacked medallion in coral and crampon a straw-beige field within barbed, leafy corners. Brown border with flower pots, ragg...
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug, Neutral Palette, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The light tan field displays small stars in each corner while centred by a brown stepped and pointed sub field enclosing stepped and smooth lozenge medallions. The brown border shows...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th century Neutral Color Turkish Oushak rug Measures: 6'3'' x 8'9''.
Wool
$2,475Sale Price|25% Off
Neutral Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Pale Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neutral Vintage Oushak Turkish Rug in Pale brown, pale green, pink and cream colors.
Wool
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
"Muted" signifies subdued colors achieved through special washing techniques to soften the color. These neutral Oushak rugs combine traditional craftsmanship with vintage-inspired ae...
Wool
Neutral Grey Oushak with Gold Accent Tones 9'1''x11'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Enhance your living space with the timeless beauty of this modern hand-knotted wool rug. Featuring a soft grey and beige medallion design with intricate floral details, this rug brin...
Wool
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Oushak rug in beige and brown. 18'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, Modern Style Meets Classic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
53188 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 09'02 x 12'00. Modern style meets classic elegance in this hand knotted wool Modern Oushak Turkish rug.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Pink Green Neutral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Feminine Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1920 Details rug no. R5190 size 5' 2" x 8' 5" (157 x 257 cm) rug type Oushak size Intermediate price $6,500.00
Wool, Angora
Vintage Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, Brown Tones, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Melas in prayer niche design from the Aegean coast, not an Oushak, with a very narrow pinched rust field within two reciprocal panel and Meander borders in beige and straw and ecru...
Wool
Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Floral Design and Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
The carpet beautifully communicates the finer strengths of Oushak rug-weaving. Building on traditional designs, this marvelous vintage Turkish rug features a floral design with multi...
Wool
$9,525Sale Price|25% Off
Contemporary Transitional Oushak Style Area Rug - Neutral Pastel Turkish Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite Modern Oushak Style rug, hand-knotted from premium wool. Its blend of geometric medallions and a desaturated palette delivers a "new traditiona...
Wool
1920s Classic Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Neutral Monochromatic Palette
Located in New York, NY
Softly toned, nearly monochrome coarse weave city carpet with a near shadow medallion design. Beige with light brown accents overall. Fairly good condition.
Wool
Finest Angora Oushak Rug in Soft Neutrals – Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Finest Angora Oushak rug – 12'9" x 16'7". This exquisite Finest Angora Oushak rug hails from Anatolia and showcases the finest craftsmanship in Turkish weaving. Known for its large...
Wool
Neutral Tan Oushak Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
Ref C62690
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Tones and Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury stylized medallion vintage Turkish Oushak rug in shades of Taupe, brown, cream, salmon, cream rug en-112656, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This Tu...
Wool
Muted Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Neutral Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51027 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 X 07'02. Warm and inviting with simplistic style, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty.
Wool
Mid 20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Neutral Palette
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rugs,are a type of traditional handwoven carpet that originates from the Oushak region in western Turkey. These rugs are highly regarded for their unique desig...
Wool
Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Muted Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51030 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'05 x 08'06. Warm and inviting with simplistic style, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Size Neutral color Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a beige-colored ground, accents in brown Measures: 9'9'' x 12'2''.
Wool
Neutral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The very pale, slightly abrashed pink field displays a three column pattern of ragged palmettes and yaprak (leaf) lozenges in the Classic "Smyrna" style. The rose border presents oct...
Wool
New Modern Transitional Oushak Style Area Rug with Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80213, new modern Transitional Oushak style area rug with neutral colors. This hand-knotted wool transitional Oushak style area rug features an all-over botanical pattern composed of...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Neutral Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'03 X 12'01
Located in Dallas, TX
76602 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'03 X 12'01. Effortless beauty and feminine connotations meet soft, bespoke vibes with French cottage style in this hand knotted wool antique Turk...
Wool
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Transitional Oushak Style Rug with Cool-Tone Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
30139, new contemporary transitional Oushak style rug with cool-tone neutral colors. This hand knotted wool contemporary Oushak style rug features an elegant all-over floral pattern ...
Wool
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Neutral Colors, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52503, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Transitional style and neutral colors, wide hallway runner.
Wool
Rustic Oushak Carpet, Neutral Palette
Located in New York, NY
This now distressed piece has a small harlequin polychrome pattern highlighted by lozenges in dark red, celadon, straw, beige and light rust, randomly scattered about. There is a nar...
Wool
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
New Modern Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style and Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80872 New Modern Oushak Rug Runner, 03'00 x 10'02. A rare testament to refined taste and cultural reverence, this hand-knotted wool modern Oushak runner is an invitation to indulge i...
Wool
Hand Knotted Neutral Toned Modernized Oushak Rug by Gordian Rugs
By Gordian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Oushak rugs are recognized for their soft, fine, lustrous wools, and unique detailing in their broad, floral motifs. Gordian’s Oushak collection breathes new life to these traditiona...
Wool, Silk
Oushak Rug in Neutrals, Flesh Tones, Blues Midcentury
Located in Cookeville, TN
Soft hues of neutrals, flesh tones and blues form this lovely hand knotted Oushak rug which was made in the early 20th century.
Wool
Neutral Beige Color Handmade Wool Rug in Modern Oushak Design by Gordian
By Gordian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oushak design Shown in 8 x 10 If you require a different size or colors please note all of our rugs can also be custom ordered to your exact specifications.
Wool
Vintage Handmade Gallery Size Neutral Color Turkish Anatolian Oushak Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rug measures 5' 9'' x 13' 10'' made of 100% wool in soft neutral tones.
Wool
Oushak Neutral, Purple and Green Rug with Foliate Detail, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
The neutral tones plus the purple and green colors in this rug will blend with most any decor. Swirls of florals surround the border and highlight the center of the rug.
Wool
Antique Oushak Neutrals, Teal and Flesh Tones
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful hand knotted wool in shades of neutral, teal and flesh tones form this beautiful Oushak rug.
Wool
Hand-Knotted Transitional Neutral Oushak Rug in Light Gray, Light Blue, Green
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Knotted Modern Neutral Oushak Rug in Light Gray, Light Blue, Green.
Wool
Hand-Knotted Transitional Neutral Oushak Rug in Light Gray, Light Blue, Green
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Afghan Hand-Knotted Light Blue Oushak with light gray, light blue, and cream. Hand-Knotted Transitional neutral Oushak rug in light Gray, Light Blue, green.
Wool
Neutral Oushak Rug, Square, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The generally sand tonality is broken by streaks of sienna brown in both field and border. A bit of the medallion pattern appears in the softly subdued field.
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51858 New Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'10 x 12'08. In the mesmerizing realm of contemporary elegance and Anatolian allure, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug weaves a story ...
Wool
Vintage Oushak Gallery Rug with Colonial Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52672, vintage Oushak Gallery rug with Colonial Shaker style. We bare witness to the successful application of design principles touted by the Shaker aesthetic in this hand knotted w...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
Emanating grace and tranquility while rich with woven motifs, this neutral Oushak rug is the answer to your upscale design furnishings, whether generously or gingerly appointed.
Wool
Oushak Rug with Olive-Green Field and Soft Accents of Blue, Taupe 10'3 x 13'8
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Oushak Rug, Olive Green Oushak Rug, Soft Color Oushak Rug, Blue and Green Oushak Rug, Turkish Wool Rug, Modern Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug, Contemporary Oushak Rug, T...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Brown and Cream with Large Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Brown and Cream Oushak Carpet, Large Medallion Turkish Rug, Antique Wool Oushak, Handmade Turkish Oushak, Turkish Brown Taupe Rug, Faded Oushak Carpet, Ou...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Muted Hues and Monochromatic Mission Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Emanating grace and tranquility while rich with woven motifs, this neutral Oushak rug is the answer to your upscale design furnishings, whether generously or gingerly appointed.
Wool
Oushak Rug, Neutral Palette
Located in New York, NY
The main tones are salmon-buff, rust, cream, straw, and sand. A buff octogram medallion is centrally placed on a stepped, cream panel. At each field end is a panel with a simplified,...
Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug with Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This uniquely colored Oushak contains subtle tones of taupe, beige and green, which are highlighted by charcoal and mocha colors. The elegant center medallion accentuates a botanic t...
Antique Neutral Oushak Square Rug, circa 1920s, Neutral Palette
Located in New York, NY
The neutral field shows a well-spaced version of the Harshang/Avshan pattern with goose necked ovals and ragged rosettes detailed in ivory and chocolate, all around a central open di...
Wool
Vintage "Oushak" Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted wool rug from Cappadocia region in Central Anatolia that has been a famous rug making center for centuries. This beautiful example is well drawn and in very goo...
Wool
Neutral Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Oushak Rug, Neutral Tones, Floral
Located in New York, NY
This borderless squarish Anatolian village rug displays an all-over, repeating pattern of flowers with rust-buff blossoms and olive twin serrated leaves. The flowers change vertical ...
Wool
Neutral Tone Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. 14'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Safavieh Oushak Vegetable Dyed Neutral Area Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful Safavieh Oushak vegetable dyed rug, 8 X 10 having a Classic geometric design in cream, black, camel and grey. Hand knotted, 100% wool, in the elegant Turkish style. Orig...
Wool
Oushak Kars Turkish Rug with Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Influenced by the Modernist movement, this Turkish carpet features an abstract design in the background with a variation of neutral tones. The main border incorporates tribal motifs ...
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Oushak Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted first half 20th century area rug from West Anatolia with soft colors and low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug is in very good condition and washed profes...
Wool
Contemporary Oushak Style Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
With its well-balanced geometric floral design and warm neutral colors, this modern Oushak style rug provides functional versatility.
Wool
Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Neutral, Warm Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52366 Turkish Oushak area rug with neutral, warm colors. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug features a graceful all-over floral pattern spread across an abrashed ...
Wool
Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Floral Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Produced in the mid-20th century in central Anatolia, this vintage Oushak carpet beautifully integrates neutral compositions with a subtle and floral all-over pattern to decorate a c...
Wool
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.
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.