Antique Turkish Oushak

Antique Turkish Oushak  

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey, one of the larger towns in Western Anatolia, which was a major center of rug production from the early days of the Ottoman Empire, into the early 20th century (although these patterns were woven in other regions also. After the 17th century, Ushaks (Ovshaks), development of Oushak rug weaving is less well known. Late 17th century saw a decline in the Oriental rug market as European consumers tended to purchase rugs of European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Ovshak production declined. Those that were still made throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries were manufactured for upper-class people in the Turkish territories on Eastern Europe. Towards the end of the 19th century, when the European market began to be interested in Persian carpets once again, the Ushak (Ovshak) population did not have enough weavers still skilled in the traditional Ovshak craft. Manufactories had to turn to neighboring villages and their craftsmen who still maintained traditional techniques. Ushak carpets, particularly those known as lotto carpets...

Antique Turkish Oushak rug meassures 11'4'' x 14'4''. The cream-straw field shows eight goldenrod petal palmettes controlling an arabesque, teem and leaf pattern vaguely reminiscent ...

Antique Turkish Oushak rug 11'2'' x 14'3''. Coarse weave, thick pile. Palette brings versatility. Good condition.

Antique Turkish Oushak Area Rug

Oushak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Oushak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Oushak, T...

Antique Turkish Oushak. 12'8"x19'9".  

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

A gorgeous masterpiece that treats the viewer a sense of warmth, style and sophistication. From the ornate floral borders to the all-over blooming patterns setting over the vibrant f...

A phenomenal Antique Turkish Oushak rug that features an all-over botanical pattern composed of blooming palmettes, stylized florals, leafy tendrils, organic shapes. It is enclosed w...

Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven. This town has been a major weaving center for rug production since the reign of the ...

Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and the woven with Gh...