Oushak Folk Art
OUSHAK STYLE
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.
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Style: Oushak
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi carpets) Carpet from the Baluchistan region with a rare and beautiful color composition and high-quality materials like; wool & dyes.
These carpets were woven by the nomads of the Baloch tribes. Baloch rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Multi Medallion
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Runner Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug Western Anatolian Turkish Mihrab Carpet Rare Design
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique prayer ( mihrab ) rug from the Western Anatolia, Ghiordes ( Gördes ) region with a very rare and beautiful color composition.
Ghiordes rugs, also known as Gorde...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Canakkale Rug Anatolian Carpet Turkish Golden Plate Design 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique golden plate design Canakkale Rug from the Canakkale region, western Anatolia, Turkiye.
Çanakkale is a city and seaport in Turkey on ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Semi Old Village Rug Wool Hand Knotted Konya Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Semi-old Carpet from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible carpet has wonderful special colors and textur...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Rug - Ottoman Carnations & Tulip
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There are traditional Ottoman Empire carnations and tulip design rows on a white backgroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Zig-Zag Lines Rug, Antique Anatolian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.181. This is an unusual zig-zag line design 17th-ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Anatolian Yastik Rug Revival Turkish Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This small piece exhibits a forceful design on a small scale in a small area. These kinds of small Turkish yastiks or mats are found which contain an extraordinary amount of power wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Green, Saffron, Ivory and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors having an all-over design. Finely woven, having the most superb wool found in the mountains of Anatolia. This is a fine e...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Antalya Dosemealti Rug Southern Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Dosemealti Rug from Southern Anatolia, the Antalya region with a large border, geometric floral pattern ground, good condition, and b...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet, Turkish Anatolian Rug, Beige & Khaki Green Colors
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 white background with the fineness of the weave, the use of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Kurdish Herki runner rug from the Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraqi region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Iraqi Kurds ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Grey, Ivory, Saffron
Located in Port Washington, NY
Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors having an all-over design. Finely woven, having the most superb wool found in the mountains of Anatolia. This is a fine example of a Antique Oushak. Please contact us for more information. Oushak 11...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Shrimp, Pink, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs s...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Soft Taupe, Green, Beige, Pale Blue
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Gold and Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors on a all-over design. Finely woven, having the most superb wool found in the mountains of Anatolia.
Measures: 12' x 14'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs s...
Category
1880s Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Gray
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Coral, Soft Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Pale Shrimp, Soft Coral, Cream
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Royal Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs suc...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish Oriental Rug, Handmade Peach, Yellow, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Pale Coral
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Salmon
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak carpets made in the late 19th century are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and stunning color palettes. These carpets were handwo...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Red, Grey, Off-White
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Sage, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs s...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Made in Turkey, Beige, Brown 1910
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Coral. Brown, Yellow, Beige
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Antique Turki...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Oushak folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Oushak folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Oushak folk art made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include and Ararat Rugs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $420 and tops out at $125,999 while the average work can sell for $9,800.