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Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Diamond Geometric Design
Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Diamond Geometric Design

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Diamond Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful vintage Turkish oushak runner with repeating diamond geometric design, rug en-165369, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 This vintage Oushak runner (ci...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with All-Over Geometric Design
Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with All-Over Geometric Design

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with All-Over Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Brown Background Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug en-165383, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 This vintage...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Handwoven Wool Rug 3'10" X 13'6"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Handwoven Wool Rug 3'10" X 13'6"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Handwoven Wool Rug 3'10" X 13'6"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Handwoven Wool Rug 3'10" X 13'6" This elegant Turkish Oushak runner is a masterfully handwoven piece, created using traditional techniques by skilled ...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Vintage Hand Knotted Oushak Runner with All-Over Diamond Design
Tribal Vintage Hand Knotted Oushak Runner with All-Over Diamond Design

Tribal Vintage Hand Knotted Oushak Runner with All-Over Diamond Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'1 x 6'7. This lovely Vintage Oushak Runner features an all-over diamond design rendered in hues of cream and accentuated in shades of brown.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Medallion Oushak Runner with Tribal Motifs and A Gray Background
Floral Medallion Oushak Runner with Tribal Motifs and A Gray Background

Floral Medallion Oushak Runner with Tribal Motifs and A Gray Background

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures; 2'7 x 10'0 Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-6296 Country Of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: Medallion, Floral, All-Over Key Words: Persian Rug, Authentic Persian ...

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2010s Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak runner, beige and brown Oushak rug, geometric medallion runner, antique Turkish hallway rug, muted earthy tones rug, handwoven Oushak runner, Anatolian wool ru...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

8' Foot Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Oushak Runner Rug
8' Foot Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Oushak Runner Rug

8' Foot Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Oushak Runner Rug

Located in Van Nuys, CA

8' 6" Long by 2' 2" wide hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak runner rug featuring geometric designs and a floral design throughout the entirety of the rug.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners with French Chalet Style
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners with French Chalet Style

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners with French Chalet Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Measurements: 51138 Oushak runner 05'06 x 11'03 51139 Oushak runner 05'03 x 11'08.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and Warm Colors with Tribal Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and Warm Colors with Tribal Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and Warm Colors with Tribal Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak runner in neutral colors with medallions in taupe, brown and light brown. rug/EN-176561 Keivan Woven Arts / Vintage Oushak runner This vintage Oushak carpet...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and warm Colors with Tribal Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and warm Colors with Tribal Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Neutral and warm Colors with Tribal Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Oushak runner This vintage Oushak carpet from mid-20th century Turkey features a multi-medallion design in the central field.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions and Floral Motifs
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions and Floral Motifs

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions and Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Turkish Oushak runner with floral medallions, Keivan Woven Arts rug/EN-2499, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a modern tribal style. The rich waves of abrash and eccentric design of this Oushak carpet runner showcase a highly deco...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Floral Motif in Taupe and Seafoam Green
Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Floral Motif in Taupe and Seafoam Green

Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Floral Motif in Taupe and Seafoam Green

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords Turkish Oushak runner, seafoam green runner rug, floral lattice wool runner, taupe Oushak hallway rug, hand-knotted Turkish rug, soft tone Oushak runner, narrow wool run...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52066 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with color pop, Hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a column of four angular medallions dotted with styl...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

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 Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52979, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Rustic Belgian style. With its understated elegance and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner astounds wi...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Prairie Style
Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Prairie Style

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Prairie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52703, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Rustic Prairie style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner features four hexagonal medallions patterne...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Rustic Style
Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Rustic Style

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52721, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner with romantic rustic style 03'04 x 10'03.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52741 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style. Romantic Rusticity meets timeless Tudor style in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52758, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Manor House Tudor style. With its warm, rich colors and ornate detailing, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner is well-balan...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52739 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Manor House Tudor style. With its warm, rich colors and ornate detailing, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner is well-balanc...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52468 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style, muted Hallway runner.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish American Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Symmetrical Geometric Design
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Symmetrical Geometric Design

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Symmetrical Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A great work of Ottoman art. Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, rug EN-112619, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa early-20th century.

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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Blue, Lavender and Pink Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Blue, Lavender and Pink Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Blue, Lavender and Pink Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Its washed-out palette and refined design make it versatile for both traditional interiors and modern spaces seeking a touch of character and history. vintage Turkish Oushak runner,...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Contemporary Style, Painted Oushak Rug
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Contemporary Style, Painted Oushak Rug

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Contemporary Style, Painted Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Instead of serious and sterile, this Oushak runner feels fun and lighthearted bringing another cozy version of Mid-Century Modern style.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal

Located in Dallas, TX

52180 Oushak Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red and Green Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Dual Medallions
Red and Green Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Dual Medallions

Red and Green Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Dual Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful vintage Oushak runner from 1940s Turkey features a classic Oushak design, which is enhanced by its lustrous wool.

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Three Geometric Medallions in Purple Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey and Cream Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Tribal Design
Grey and Cream Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Tribal Design

Grey and Cream Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Tribal Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cream and taupe vintage Turkish Oushak runner with geometric tribal design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-ALK-3582, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1930 This beautif...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish 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 features four intricate connected floral medallions, each with a cruciform with a gul to...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors
New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors

New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

80857 new modern style oushak Runner with soft colors 03'01 x 08'01. Serene and sophisticated, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak runner beautifully embodies a m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors
New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors

New Modern Style Oushak Runner with Soft Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

80853 New Modern Style Oushak runner with Soft Colors, 03'02 x 08'01. Serene and sophisticated, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak runner beautifully embodies a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Oushak runner features a balanced vertical arrangement of stepped diamond medallions set against a warm sand and ivory field.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50081 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style 03'10 x 13'08.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Georgian Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Georgian Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Georgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53144, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Modern Georgian style. With its well-balanced symmetry and hues in harmony, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bright Red Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Motifs
Bright Red Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Motifs

Bright Red Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bright red antique Turkish Oushak runner with Sub-geometric tribal motifs, rug l11-0304, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1920 This antique Oushak runner features ...

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Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Apricot and Ivory Panel Design
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Apricot and Ivory Panel Design

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Apricot and Ivory Panel Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Oushak runner, apricot Oushak runner, muted orange Turkish runner, ivory panel rug, narrow hallway vintage rug, Anatolian Oushak carpet, soft color Turk...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Georgian Style
Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Georgian Style

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Georgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52720 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Georgian Style 03'05 x 08'11.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Angora Oushak Runner with Traditional All-Over Design in Yellow Green
Turkish Angora Oushak Runner with Traditional All-Over Design in Yellow Green

Turkish Angora Oushak Runner with Traditional All-Over Design in Yellow Green

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Oushak runner with traditional motifs and elegant traditional medallion design, rug AN-105339, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak This traditional Oushak runner fro...

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Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Floral Oushak Runner All-Over Design by Keivan Woven Arts
Modern Floral Oushak Runner All-Over Design by Keivan Woven Arts

Modern Floral Oushak Runner All-Over Design by Keivan Woven Arts

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'3 x 11'7 Modern Floral Oushak Runner In Light Grey Background With All-Over Design.

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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Soft Peach
Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Soft Peach

Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallion Design in Soft Peach

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, rug TU-MTU-4912, Keivan Woven Arts country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five layered me...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50167 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style 04'00 x 11'06.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"
Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3" Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of this Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runne...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Oushak Runners For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oushak runners available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all oushak runners available were constructed with great care. There are 1245 antique and vintage oushak runners for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 143 modern editions to choose from as well. Oushak runners have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts oushak runners are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large oushak runners, so small oushak runners measuring 9.2 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Oushak runners have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Keivan Woven Arts and Nazmiyal Collection are consistently popular.

How Much are Oushak Runners?

Prices for oushak runners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, oushak runners begin at $250 and can go as high as $48,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,496.

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.