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.
12 x 15 Contemporary Abstract Oushak-Style Wool Area Rug in Pastel & Cream
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated modern wool rug, blending timeless Turkish heritage with a contemporary, distressed aesthetic. Featuring a soft, low-pile constructi...
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The Whispered Palimpsest: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Ottoman Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81172 New Modern Pakistani Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 09'07. This hand knotted wool modern Oushak rug, woven in Pakistan, embodies the quiet confidence of heritage reinterpreted for today’s...
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The Pastel Reverie: A Contemporary Oushak Masterpiece of Botanical Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54032 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'11 x 15'00. Drift into a world of cultivated serenity with this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak—an extraordinary contemporary creation that f...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79309 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'11 x 09'04. Woven in the storied weaving houses of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the elegance and quiet co...
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$1,255Sale Price|20% Off
4'2"x9'5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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$615Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5' Gray Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish village rug from the Oushak region of Western Anatolia, showcasing a beautifully balanced composition of repeating geometric medallions set...
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Oversized 12x25 Modern Turkish Oushak Rug in Red Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
Strikingly oversized 12x25 modern Turkish Oushak rug, hand-knotted in lustrous wool with a vivid red field and intricate geometric-floral motifs. Featuring a soft abrash and a light ...
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New Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Red Ground Traditional Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a deep red background with the fineness of the weave, the use...
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$587Sale Price|40% Off
3x11.7 Ft Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Carpet. Kitchen Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Oushak carpet Measures: 9'11” x 13'5”.
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$327Sale Price|35% Off
4x6.7 ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Rug in Coral Pink, Ivory
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted accent rug from Turkey made in the 1960s with wool pile on cotton foundation. It features a lovely floral-themed design with a central medallion and a curvilin...
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$846Sale Price|25% Off
3'3"x10' White Wash Anatolian Village Inspired Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Washed Out Anatolian Village Inspired with Geometric Medallion Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
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$2,104Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Central Anatolian Rug with Geometric Medallions, Coral Pink & Blue, 9.7
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage hand-knotted Central Anatolian rug presents a striking yet refined composition featuring three large, linked geometric medallions. Surrounding the medallions are traditi...
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Contemporary Wool Rug, 9 ft × 11 ft , Beige and Soft Gray
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary wool rug features an understated allover botanical design rendered in soft gray against a warm beige ground. Woven on a sturdy foundation with a medium, comfortable...
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Modern Handmade Oushak Style Wool Rug With Beige Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Piece has brown and blue accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral motif. This rug measures: 12'5" x 1...
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Bright Coral Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bright coral antique Turkish Large Room size rug, circa 1920. Measures: 11'4" x 14'1".
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The Aegean Reverie: Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54047 Light Blue New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'10 x 13'05. This hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug is a contemporary homage to one of Anatolia’s most revered weaving traditions—rein...
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 10 ft x 11 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900
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Bobyrug’s Vintage Decorative Square Turkish Ushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century Turkish rug with a decorative design and green and pink salmon colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...
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Vintage Turkish Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
3'3 x 5'3 Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug . Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weavin...
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Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,031Sale Price|20% Off
9'8"x13'10" Burnt Orange Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Aryana Collection, Birds of Paradise Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Pure Vegetable Dyes, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 13' 1" x 16' 4"
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Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74255 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Scene Oushak Rug, 14'06 x 17'00. An Ode to the Chase: Where Kings Ride and Elephants Walk Among Shadows. Woven beneath the golden haze...
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Contemporary Oushak-Style Wool Rug, 9 ft × 12 ft , Ivory and Soft Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary wool rug draws from classic Oushak influences, reinterpreting the tradition with a softer, more minimalist touch. Its light ivory field is gently accented with disp...
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$2,514Sale Price|40% Off
8x11.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Oushak Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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The Whispering Grove: A Modern Oushak Rug of Earthly Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
31075 Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'08. Step into the tranquil beauty of nature with this exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Oushak rug, a masterpiece that embodies the es...
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Room Sized Modern Oushak Style Beige Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug masterfully blends modern aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It boasts a stunning light beige backdrop, e...
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$699Sale Price|30% Off
6.4x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Kyseri Area Rug in Beige & Brown with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s featuring an intricately drawn all-over floral design in brown against a golden sand background. The rug has even low wool pile...
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Modern Turkish Oushak Tan Handmade Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a copper color field. This rug has a blue-designed frame with accent colors of gray in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This ...
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$5,720Sale Price|25% Off
10'x13'8" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Decorative Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Decorative Turkish Oushak rug Size: 14'8" × 17'1" (447 × 520 cm) Effortless beauty and soft distinguishes this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak area rug dating back t...
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$2,557Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7' x 8'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53782 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with soft colors 10'04 x 14'11. With its effortless beauty and geometric design, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug is p...
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$1,315Sale Price|25% Off
5'8"x5'8" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Battleship Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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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 Turk...
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New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52218 New colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 10.02 x 13.00.Emanating modern style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool exquisite Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating v...
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Zabihi Collection Large Square Soft Peach Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal large size handmade Turkish Oushak from the early 20th century in peach and cream. Measures: 16'8'' x 19'5'' Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west-c...
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Antique Oushak Rug in Orange with Pink Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900, this antique 11x12 Oushak rug is a rare turn-of-the-century piece from the latest curations. On the Design: Connoisseurs will appreciate that ...
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$1,628Sale Price|25% Off
4'x12'2" Gray White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
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The Gilded Pastel Reverie: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79232 Late 19th Century Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 14'07. Gracefully woven at the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug radiates an aura o...
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Pink Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a pink field. This Oushak rug has a green frame and multi-color accents all-over a gorgeous geometric floral design. This rug meas...
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Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind small decorative Vintage Turkish konya runner.
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The Quiet Minaret: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52045 Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 x 07'11. Immersed in centuries-old tradition and meticulous artisanal craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs, originatin...
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Whimsical Modern Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Abstract Tribal Motifs on Cream
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this one-of-a-kind Modern Turkish Wool Rug, a masterpiece of contemporary craftsmanship rooted in Anatolian tradition. This striking area rug features a ne...
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$1,170Sale Price|25% Off
9'1"x12'4" Black, Dense Weave, Fine Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Walnut Hull Black, Dense Weave, Fine Peshawar with All Over Repetitive Flower Bouquets Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet weavings. The design of ‘Dragon’ carpets consists of a field pattern composed of differ...
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Wonderful Early 20th Century Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an incredible brilliant pea green vegetable dyed wool field, surrounded by a wide crimson border with an amazing large-scale fl...
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Contemporary Abstract Ikat Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Earthy Taupe
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated modern wool rug, featuring a masterful blend of traditional Ikat-inspired motifs and contemporary abstract design. Hand-knotted with...
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Hand-Knotted Indian Oushak in Faded Green, Taupe, Gold and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Knotted Indian Oushak in Faded Green, Taupe, Gold and Cream. Measures 8'0 x 10'2 This Indian Oushak was hand-knotted with wool during the 2010's. The cream border has gold and ...
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Vintage Beige Turkish Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 8'7X15'
Located in New York, NY
8'7 X 15'. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not ...
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$2,539Sale Price|25% Off
8'x10'7" Light Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Colorful Flowers Natural Dyes, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mont...
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an all-over Infamous Crab design highlights this antique oushak large room-size rug from the early 20th century Details rug no. j2161 size 11' 5" x 13' 10" (348 x 422 cm Without c...
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Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
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Zabihi Collection Green Large Irish Donegal Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Irish Donegal large square-size rug in a leprechaun green and pumpkin rug no. j3121 size 13' 2" x 14' 9" (401 x 450 cm) Irish Rugs have a long and proud tradition. Their most famous rugs come from a town called Donegal in Ireland. The Donegal Carpets are a trademark brand of handmade wool carpets that can be found in esteemed establishments all over the world; including the US White House, Dublin Castle...
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Antique Red Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Turkish Design, 10' x 12'6, 1900
Located in New York, NY
10' x 12'6. The soft peachy-red central field of this antique Oushak rug is surrounded by a magnificent border in soft greens filled with flower heads and trailing vines. The central...
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The Anatolian Archive: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Cultivated Calm
Located in Dallas, TX
54045 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a refined continuation of one of Anatolia’s most storied weaving traditions—reimagi...
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$900Sale Price|40% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Purple Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 6'1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Purple Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 6'1" This Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 2'10" x 6'1", is a beautifully handwoven piece crafted by skilled artisans usi...
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$12,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
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