Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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
Bobyrug’s pretty antique oushak style Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the Smyrne and oushak rugs, with a white field, pink, green and orange in design, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foun...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Narrow Beige Ivory Floral Persian Sultanabad Oushak Style Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new late 20th century long and narrow beige ivory floral Persian style runner rug handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. We manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Narrow Beige Ivory Floral Persian Sultanabad Oushak Style Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new late 20th Century beige ivory floral Persian style runner rug handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and th...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tunisian Kairouan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Tunisian rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors with red, blue, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
21st Century, Modern Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool, in the subtropical woodlands of Pakistan; this beautiful naturally dyed Oushak features a sandy cool field and blue floral motifs throughout.
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2010s Pakistani Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Hand-Knotted Wool Moroccan Rug with Abstract modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Hand-Knotted Wool Moroccan Rug with Abstract modern Design in Cream, Taupe, and L. Brown Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-5020, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / M...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Kazak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool, in the subtropical woodlands of Pakistan. This stunning Kazak rug is inspired by Caucasian carpets, its all over tribal design and unique coloring ...
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2010s Pakistani Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s nice Large Antique Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty palace size late 19th century Moroccan rug, with beautiful design in style of the antique oushak rugs and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundat...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Oushak Designed Runner in Wool with Sub-Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern casual tribal runner has been hand-knotted in wool. The runner features a modern sub-geometric oushak design, rendered in charcoal and earthy tones; making this runner a ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Afghan Hand-Knotted Oushak Designed Rug in Wool with Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern casual tribal Oushak designed rug has been hand-knotted in wool. The rug features a modern sub-geometric floral design which is enclosed within a complementary, multi-tie...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gold Ivory Beige Floral Persian Style Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new rug in Persian design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and the design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wide variet...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Rug in Wool with Sub-Geometric Floral Oushak Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern casual rug has been hand-knotted. The rug features a modern sub-geometric Oushak design, replete with various motifs, the rug is rendered in earthy and neutral tones; mak...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gold Ivory Beige Floral Persian Style Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new rug in Persian design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and the design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wide variet...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exceptional 12x17 ode to Oushak rugs is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in a healthy, lustrous wool, the rug boasts a blissful unio...
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2010s Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Little Mid Century Turkish Ushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty Mid Century Turkish Ushak rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool found...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exceptional 12x17 ode to Oushak rugs is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in a healthy, lustrous wool, the rug boasts a blissful unio...
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2010s Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Classic Oushak Style Rug in Gold & Maroon Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this contemporary ode to antique Oushak rugs is among the favorites of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. An almost square size, this beauty relishes a r...
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1970s Egyptian Vintage Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Large Oversize Square Ivory Beige Green Oushak Style Sultanabad Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new oversize square Egyptian rug in Oushak Style Sultanabad design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. The design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wide ...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Beige Maize Floral Persian Style Narrow Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new late 20th century Maize Beige Floral Persian style runner rug handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and the design and colors were hand ch...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Floral Ivory Egyptian Rug Persian Sultanabad Design
Located in New York, NY
This is a new Egyptian rug in Persian Sultanabad design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1990s. The design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wide variety of sizes ...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Narrow Beige Ivory Floral Persian Sultanabad Oushak Style Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new late 20th century long and narrow beige ivory floral Persian style runner rug handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. We manufactur...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exceptional 12x17 ode to Oushak rugs is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in a healthy, lustrous wool, the rug boasts a blissful unio...
Category
2010s Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Green Ivory Floral Persian Style Narrow Runner Rug 3 x 10.3 ft.
Located in New York, NY
This is a new late 20th century green ivory floral Persian style narrow runner rug handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in 1990s. We manufactured these rug...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Green Gold Ivory Beige Floral Persian Style Small Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new Egyptian rug in Persian design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and the design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Green Gold Ivory Beige Floral Persian Style Small Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a new Egyptian rug in Persian design handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1990s. We manufactured these rugs and the design and colors were hand chosen by us and we have a wi...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind Turkish Anatolian rug.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Ivory Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind ivory field Turkish Anatolian rug.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bright Bold Rustic Pink Geometric Oushak Turkish Runner Rug
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Anatolian Turkish Oushak rug features hot pink, yellow, gray, white and blue on a geometric background. Hand-knotted wool. Gorgeous for a hallway, kitchen, bedroom or en...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Skinny Long Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful midcentury narrow and long Turkish Anatolian runner. Orange field with lime green, turquoise, hot pink and blue accents. Size is original...
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20th Century Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Turkish Rug with Geometric Design in Various Brown Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Brown Turkish Rug with Geometric Design in Various Brown Colors.
Set on a variation of light and dark brown and gray colors, the pale taupe and light blue colored roses are accented by light green leafs...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Oushak moroccan and north african rugs 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 moroccan and north african rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Oushak moroccan and north african rugs made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Egypt pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original moroccan and north african rugs, popular names associated with this style include and Rug & Kilim. 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 moroccan and north african rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $38,800 while the average work can sell for $5,400.
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