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.
$5,980Sale Price|35% Off
Pastel Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug 10x13
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak Style rug combines traditional Turkish motifs with a contemporary color palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a soft cream field with ...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|35% Off
Whimsical Modern Blue & Ivory Kite Motif Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this modern wool rug featuring a playful “kites in flight” design. Set against a textured, multi-tonal sky blue backdrop, it showcases geometric kites in shad...
Wool
$3,359Sale Price|20% Off
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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Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Turkish Oushak gallery runner rug dates to 1930-1950 and is categorized as antique. Woven in wool, it presents a warm brown ground with softly varied tonal shifts that suit long...
Wool
$9,100Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Wool
$3,900Sale Price|35% Off
Turkish Kars Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool - Muted Dusty Rose & Sage Floral Medallion
Located in Norwalk, CT
This extraordinary Vintage Turkish Kars Rug is a rare find for collectors and interior designers alike. Hand knotted, this rug serves as a beautiful bridge to the craftsmanship of th...
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century worn Turkish oushak Details rug no. 8353 size 10' 5" x 13' (318 x 396 cm)
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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...
Wool
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
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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9 x 12 Hamdmade Modern Oushak Style Brown Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of our modern handmade Oushak-style wool rug, showcasing a rich brown field adorned with an intricate all-over floral design. The vibrant hues of green, red, ...
Wool
$8,125Sale Price|35% Off
Transitional Bidjar Style Charcoal & Olive Wool Rug – Modern Botanical Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Modern Transitional Bidjar style Area Rug, meticulously crafted from premium wool for lasting durability and a soft, luxurious feel underfo...
Wool
$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...
Wool
$7,800Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Muted Earth Tones & Pastel Accents
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this sophisticated Oushak-style wool rug, featuring a low-pile texture and a refined neutral palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it showcases oversi...
Wool
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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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...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
21st Century Turkish Oushak Oversize Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Oushak oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 16' 0" x 19' 0"
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Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool. Design: Transitional Ousha...
Wool, Silk
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 ...
Wool
$7,735Sale Price|35% Off
Room Sized Modern Floral Oushak Style Brown Wool Rug In a 12 x 15
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug beautifully merges contemporary aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Boasting a rich brown backgroun...
Wool
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".
Wool
$2,104Sale Price|60% Off
9.6x12.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug with Geometric Medallions, Coral Pink & Blue
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...
Wool
$6,500
Antique Oushak Pale Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size antique Turkish Oushak in pale colors.
Wool
$10,400Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Transitional Neutrals & Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak style rug blends traditional Turkish heritage with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a spacious ivory field ado...
Wool
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug Museum Piece Turkish Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.46-47 and Oriental Rugs, Volume 4 Turki...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Oushak carpet Measures: 9'11” x 13'5”.
Wool
$7,600Sale Price|36% Off
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...
Wool
$25,025Sale Price|35% Off
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 ...
Wool
$9,100Sale Price|35% Off
12x16 Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Area Rug Pastel Geometric Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug features a sophisticated palette of faded apricot, sage green, and muted lavender on a neutral ivory background, blending traditional Turkish artistry with contemporary desi...
Wool
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
50797 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'06 X 02'11. Vintage Turkish Yastik rugs are the creme de la creme of small Anatolian rugs. Originally used as pillow covers, these beauties have...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak Square room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 10' 1" x 11' 11"
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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...
Wool
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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Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
$9,072Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool
$7,735Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 8' 6" x 14' 5"
Wool
$1,306Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x16'4" Blue Afghan Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue Afghan Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design XL Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsm...
Wool
$7,605Sale Price|35% Off
Room Sized Modern Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade In Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly combines modern design with the timeless appeal of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking light green background,...
Wool
$2,933Sale Price|30% 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-...
Wool, Cotton
$21,280Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|35% Off
Room Size Vintage Turkish Oushak Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning Vintage Oushak design. Its elegant olive green field is accompanied by classic floral patterns in yellow, gold, and rust shades. This ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15923, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Measures: 1'7 x 3'0
Wool
$3,000Sale Price|40% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11" This 6'2" x 9'11" handwoven Turkish Oushak rug blends traditional craftsmanship with a serene color palette of soft...
Wool
19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 9'7'' X 8'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Wool
$9,599Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an incredible pattern with a large central diamond medallion living amidst a field of more diamonds and stylized flowers and lea...
Wool
$8,320Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Khotan Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Pastel Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this Modern Khotan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated blend of sand, goldenrod, slate blue, and soft terracotta. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it sho...
Wool
$8,320Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design 2'1 x 2'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15907, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Measures: 2'1 x 2'10
Wool
$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...
Wool
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...
Wool
$1,068Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x10'1" Glaucous Gray Afghan Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner 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...
Wool
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Tabriz Style Wool Area Rug – Neutral Persian Design with Indigo Accents
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the elegance of this Vintage Tabriz Style Wool Rug. Traditional Persian artistry, it features a sophisticated sandy beige field with stylized palmettes, delic...
Wool
$4,290Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Pastel Floral Transitional Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug, blending timeless Turkish heritage with contemporary design. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features large palmettes an...
Wool
Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
Wool
$692Sale Price|40% Off
4.3x11.3 ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner, Circa 1960, Turkish Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A gorgeous vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very g...
Wool, Cotton
Djoharian Collection 10x14 Exclusive Khotan Room Size Area Rug Traditional
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Khotan Room Size Area Rug Traditional Style A large sized floral rug in style of antique Khotan Carpets. This beautiful rug was hand knotted to fit 2...
Wool
$10,080Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Wool
$5,850Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Wool