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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Neutral Field, Orange Borders & Accents, circa 1910s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Neutral Field, Orange Borders & Accents, circa 1910s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Neutral Field, Orange Borders & Accents, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

The definitive tangerine-rust border of this West Anatolian coarsely woven piece shows cartouches and corner ragged palmettes, and frames the sandy straw field with an outline octogr...

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Vintage 1910s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Handknotted Turkish Oushak Rug with a Neutral Palette and Green Accents
Vintage Handknotted Turkish Oushak Rug with a Neutral Palette and Green Accents

Vintage Handknotted Turkish Oushak Rug with a Neutral Palette and Green Accents

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Oushak rugs, are a type of handwoven carpet that originates from the region of Uşak

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

51381 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'06 x 10'11. Bathed in the faded warmth of Anatolian sunrises

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

74094, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shaker Style and Neutral Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shaker Style and Neutral Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shaker Style and Neutral Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

52459, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Shaker style and neutral colors. This hand knotted wool

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Shaker Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Botanical Pattern in Neutral
Midcentury Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Botanical Pattern in Neutral

Midcentury Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Botanical Pattern in Neutral

Located in Atlanta, GA

/ type: Turkey / Sivas Oushak, circa early 20th century The design of this beautiful Sivas rug from

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Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Vintage Inspired Square Neutral Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Vintage Inspired Square Neutral Rug

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Vintage Inspired Square Neutral Rug

Located in New York, NY

Muted Turkish Oushak one of a kind square rug in very muted brown and yellow tones. Even medium

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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Turkish Modern Oushak Rug in Gray and Neutrals and All-Over Design
Large Turkish Modern Oushak Rug in Gray and Neutrals and All-Over Design

Large Turkish Modern Oushak Rug in Gray and Neutrals and All-Over Design

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 14'5 x 18'0 Large Turkish Modern Oushak Rug in Gray and Neutrals and All-Over Design

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool
Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool

Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

W 30 in L 128 in

Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool

Located in New York, NY

Ref C62326

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish New Oushak Rug with Green, Neutral Colors and All-Over Flower Design
Turkish New Oushak Rug with Green, Neutral Colors and All-Over Flower Design

Turkish New Oushak Rug with Green, Neutral Colors and All-Over Flower Design

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

New Turkish Oushak rug with green and neutral color palette and all-over flower design, rug en-302

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Turkish Angora Oushak Rug with All-Over Vining Floral Design in Neutral
Large Turkish Angora Oushak Rug with All-Over Vining Floral Design in Neutral

Large Turkish Angora Oushak Rug with All-Over Vining Floral Design in Neutral

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

neutral colors, rug AN-126256, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak. antique reproduction ushak

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7.4x10.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Vintage Oushak Carpet
7.4x10.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Vintage Oushak Carpet

7.4x10.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Vintage Oushak Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted mid-20th century area rug from Western Turkey in soft and earthy colors of

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

8x10 Neutral Oushak with Pastel Medallions Hand-Knotted Rug ( G-13703 )
8x10 Neutral Oushak with Pastel Medallions Hand-Knotted Rug ( G-13703 )

8x10 Neutral Oushak with Pastel Medallions Hand-Knotted Rug ( G-13703 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Khotan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1910's Antique Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug with Organic Modern Style
1910's Antique Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug with Organic Modern Style

1910's Antique Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug with Organic Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74056 Antique Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'04 x 13'10. Bathed in the golden hush of time, this

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Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors

1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Warm Neutral Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

74093 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 11'05. Like parchment faded by time and

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak in Muted Tones & Neutral Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak in Muted Tones & Neutral Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak in Muted Tones & Neutral Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Oushak rug possesses stretched medallion with overall Sub-geometric design paired with

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.2x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors
6.2x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors

6.2x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This handmade vintage Turkish Oushak area rug was hand-knotted in the 1960s with distressed low

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Anatolian Elegance: Vintage Turkish Oushak in Refined Neutrals
Anatolian Elegance: Vintage Turkish Oushak in Refined Neutrals

Anatolian Elegance: Vintage Turkish Oushak in Refined Neutrals

Located in Dallas, TX

50031 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 12'06. Bathed in understated sophistication, this hand

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Angora Oushak Turkish Rug in Faint Neutral tones 4'8 x 6'8
Keivan Woven Arts Angora Oushak Turkish Rug in Faint Neutral tones 4'8 x 6'8

Keivan Woven Arts Angora Oushak Turkish Rug in Faint Neutral tones 4'8 x 6'8

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts Angora Oushak Turkish Rug in Cream and Light Blue Colors. rug AN-122783, country

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x7 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug in Neutral Color. Floral French Garden Design
4x7 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug in Neutral Color. Floral French Garden Design

4x7 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug in Neutral Color. Floral French Garden Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish rug hand-knotted in 1960s. Low wool pile on cotton foundation. Good condition

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones
Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones

Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner geometric medallion Oushak rug vintage Oushak runner soft neutral Turkish runner handwoven Turkish

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Design and Neutral Colors; Tan, Taupe, Icy Blue
Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Design and Neutral Colors; Tan, Taupe, Icy Blue

Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Design and Neutral Colors; Tan, Taupe, Icy Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

magnificent blend of warm colors. Measures: 4'10'' x 7'9''. Turkish Oushak Rug, rug TU-UGU-3349, country of

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Throw Rug in Muted Neutral Tones
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Throw Rug in Muted Neutral Tones

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Throw Rug in Muted Neutral Tones

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a muted and neutral

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7.2x11 Ft Vintage Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Beige Handmade Oushak Carpet
7.2x11 Ft Vintage Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Beige Handmade Oushak Carpet

7.2x11 Ft Vintage Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Beige Handmade Oushak Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A fine, hand-knotted vintage Turkish area rug with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. It

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner In Red Background with Neutral Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Neutral Medallions; Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Antique Turkish Medallion Rug, Turkish Oushak Rug, Floral

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Oushak Runner with Subdued Design and Neutral Color Palette
Long Oushak Runner with Subdued Design and Neutral Color Palette

Long Oushak Runner with Subdued Design and Neutral Color Palette

Located in Atlanta, GA

: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This subdued Oushak runner features a subtle design rendered in neutral

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Blue in Neutral Background
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Blue in Neutral Background

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Blue in Neutral Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oushak vintage rug from Turkey with medallion design, rug EN-179700, country of origin / type

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Neutral Modern Turkish Oushak Design Area Rug 8'4" x 9'10"
Nazmiyal Collection Neutral Modern Turkish Oushak Design Area Rug 8'4" x 9'10"

Nazmiyal Collection Neutral Modern Turkish Oushak Design Area Rug 8'4" x 9'10"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Soft Neutral Room Size Modern Turkish Oushak Design Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central

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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50230, a vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner. This vintage Turkish Oushak runner in warm colors

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral Boho Chic Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral Boho Chic Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral Boho Chic Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53470, vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral boho chic Tribal style. With its bold expressive

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sparta Rug, Neutral Palette and Tones
Sparta Rug, Neutral Palette and Tones

Sparta Rug, Neutral Palette and Tones

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 80 in L 108 in

Sparta Rug, Neutral Palette and Tones

Located in New York, NY

Sparta rugs, also known as Spartan rugs, are a type of handmade rug that originated in the town of

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Neutral Earth-Tone Colors
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Neutral Earth-Tone Colors

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Neutral Earth-Tone Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

77317 New Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Transitional Style 02'09 x 11'07. This hand knotted

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

$2,799

W 56 in L 84 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

53619 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'08 x 07'00. Antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs with

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral & Warm Tones with Tribal Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral & Warm Tones with Tribal Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral & Warm Tones with Tribal Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

-medallion design in the central field enclosed within a repeating border. This rug is rendered in neutral

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

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

: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: All-Over, Medallion, Floral Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts; rug NA-54726

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders
1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders

1920s Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Neutral Field, Orange Borders

Located in New York, NY

In the general Persian Heriz style, with a boldly pendanted and partially stepped hexagonal diamond enclosing an ecru octogramme sub-medallion, on the open light brownfield; multiply...

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Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Double Medallion Oushak in Neutral Earth Tones 4'5 x 8'0
Vintage Turkish Double Medallion Oushak in Neutral Earth Tones 4'5 x 8'0

Vintage Turkish Double Medallion Oushak in Neutral Earth Tones 4'5 x 8'0

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'5 x 8'0 Vintage Turkish Double Medallion Oushak in Neutral Earth Tones With Soft Pink

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'0 x 11'6 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner with Neutral Colors, Taupe, Ivory, Tan and  Light Brown
Vintage Oushak Runner with Neutral Colors, Taupe, Ivory, Tan and  Light Brown

Vintage Oushak Runner with Neutral Colors, Taupe, Ivory, Tan and Light Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oushak Runner with Neutral Colors, rug TU-VEY-3288, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Mid

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neutral Color Hand-Knotted Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Tan Field
Neutral Color Hand-Knotted Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Tan Field

Neutral Color Hand-Knotted Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Tan Field

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

; rug AWR-AR118 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: Medallion, Motif, Floral Motif

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors
Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors

Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors. This piece is an impressive patterned and

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style and Warm, Neutral Colors
1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style and Warm, Neutral Colors

1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style and Warm, Neutral Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

meets the soul of Anatolian elegance—this rare vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner is more than a floor

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Alriz Collection Ivory & Beige Oushak Rug
Alriz Collection Ivory & Beige Oushak Rug

Alriz Collection Ivory & Beige Oushak Rug

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

A highly versatile neutral toned Oushak rug from the early 20th century with beautiful warm cream

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

$2,159Sale Price|20% Off

W 30 in L 107 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

striped pattern formed by elegant diagonal lines. The Oushak rug's neutral earth-tone colors exude a soft

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Neutral Oushak Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of neutral oushak rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all neutral oushak rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 194 antique and vintage neutral oushak rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 52 modern editions to choose from as well. Neutral oushak rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Neutral oushak rugs bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Keivan Woven Arts produced beautiful neutral oushak rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Neutral Oushak Rugs?

Prices for neutral oushak rugs start at $119 and top out at $49,500 with the average selling for $4,425.

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 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.