Antique Turkish Rug Angora Moher Wool, Hand Knotted, circa 1890

Fine antique Lillihan Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1890 Design: Floral Armenian wove Lilihans in Lilihan village in what used to be called Kamareh (now Khomeyn) district i...

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...

Fine vintage Bidjar Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1970s Design: Diamonds Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. Kurdish carpets are often very strong an...

Antique hand knotted Persian Bakhshayesh rug, size 9' 4" x 13' 9", circa 1890. Bakshayesh is a small village in the Iranian Azerbaijan region, located southwest of Heriz. The area is...

Extremly fine Persian Tabriz Benam rug, hand knotted, circa 1970s Design: Benam A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz...

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 ,...

This beautiful rug comes from western Turkey. The rug originates in the town of Hereke - also known for its fine silk rugs. It is of wonderful quality with a fine luster and vibrant...

Colorful Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Kars Galley Rug/Runner in Wool with Medallion Design. Rug EN-178729, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1930. Measures: 4'7 x 1...

Western Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Oushak made with angora wool are a rare find, specially in the excellent condition of this example. Measures: 9'...

Vintage semi antique oriental accent rug, carpet or mat. Vintage Turkish rug excellent condition, rare colors. This rug was hand-knotted in the village of Dosemealti, It has an unus...

Antique Turkish Oushak hand knotted wool rug Size: 11.0" × 15.0" (335 × 457 cm). An early 20th century Turkish Oushak (Ushak) rug, the gre...

Azeri rug from Turkey with medaillon Full pile hand-knotted Turkish Azeri rug with blue field and beige border. Azeri rugs and carpets are mainly made of fine, hand-spun wool, Thi...