Oushak Turkish 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.
Style: Oushak
Color: Brown
Light Colored Vintage Oushak Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion Oushak gallery carpet, Keivan Woven Arts / rug tu-alk-4862, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940. Light colored vintage Oushak runner with geometric medall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with floral top views and blossoms bearing stepped contour outlines and rams horn finials atop a covered field of pinwheel floral design elements and awesome wide...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Medallion Design Handmade Turkish Rug for Home and Office Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80693 New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style 03'02 x 05'03. With its timeless design and sophisticated elegance, this hand-knotted wool small Oushak rug beautifully embodies a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Single column repeating oversized gul center medallions with germinating plants, serpents, and starburst floral blossoms. Wrapped by continuous meandering vine in a chevron contour. ...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Center medallion with multi tiered finials atop an open ground with partially reciprocating corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion wrapped b...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Turkish Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish Sivas rug in a bolster size. zipper closure and polyfill insert provided
Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Luxe Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80675 New Contemporary Oushak Style rug with Modern Tribal Style 08'01 x 09'07. This one-of-a-kind contemporary Turkish Oushak rug marries transitional style with unmistakable tribal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Tree of Life Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80677 New Contemporary Oushak Tree of Life Rug 08'00 x 09'07. Give the look of woven wonders and decorative elegance with this hand-knotted wool conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column center medallions with dramatic sharp contour interior leaves and scrolling outer outlines in tone on tone atop an abrashed field. Colors and shades include: Tangeri...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
21st Century William Morris Donegal Carpet 11x15 Tan, Light Blue and Orange Rug
Located in Houston, TX
21st century hand-woven Recreation of an antique Irish Donegal carpet. Created by our in-house designers and woven by our expert weavers in Turkey with hand-spun vegetable-dyed wools.
Collection: Ashly Donegal Masters
Condition: New
Origin: Turkey
Design: Irish Donegal
Actual size: 11'3" x 15'4"
Thickness: 1/4"
Colors: Tan, Ivory, Blue, Orange, Light Brown
Content: Wool and Hemp
This area rug has a light tan background, a medium blue border, and a light blue, ivory, orange, and light brown design. This William Morris Donegal inspired rug has been handwoven on our own looms by our master weavers in Turkey. It is made with all-natural veg dyes all hand-spun wool pile and the foundation (fringe) is made of Hemp. This has a 1/4" pile and a handle of an antique Donegal rug...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Hemp, Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80685 new contemporary oushak rug with Modern style 04'01 x 06'00. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool small Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern style. The abrashed fie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric center medallions with stepped contour and ram's horn finials atop a covered field of pinwheel design elements, wrapped by stepped corner spandrels reciprocating the co...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Coral, Light Blue, Saffron and Green
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
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric center medallions with serrated blossoms and starburst interior floral bouquet. Adorned at either end by lotus flower finials. Wrapped by corner spandrel overlays loose...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field of splayed floral medallions with scalloped contour and ram's horn interior design motif. Wrapped by a wide banded main border of floral gul top views in geometric r...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating medallions with concentric inner medallions each wrapped by hook and latch motif and interior geometric floral rendering. Colors and shades include: Dusty raspberry, ivo...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Double center medallion in hexagonal outer outline contour atop an open field buffered in each corner by stepped spandrels loosely reciprocating the contour of the outermost portion ...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Stepped diamond shaped center medallion with decorative finials of long stemmed flowers and leaves atop a partially open field. Colors and shades include: Pale blush, copper bronz...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x6.8 ft Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'11 x 14'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'11 x 14'7. The luxurious quality of the wool (for which Oushaks have always been famous) contributed to the vibrancy of the colors. Unlike most Turkish rugs, Oushak rugs were heavily influenced by Persian design. Many depictions of ancient oriental carpets in old western paintings appear to be styles designed and woven in Oushak. Many people look at Oushak rugs for their history and ancient value, but even in today's world of carpet weaving, there are countless Oushak rugs that truly convey the original aesthetic and sense of timeless ancient design. You will fall...
Category
20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Knotted Oushak Turkish Runner with Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Oushak runner from Turkey with Medallion design in various blue, soft red, brown, yellow and tan tones, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179957, country of origin / type: Turkey / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Concentric center medallion with stepped and scrolled geometric contour bearing interconnected interior floral pinwheel design elements atop an open abrashed field with the main bord...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Starburst center medallion with blossomed thin vine buds stemming therefrom adorned at either end with palmette finials atop an open ground and reciprocating corner spandrel motif...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped center medallion bearing inner serrated quatrefoil filled medallion atop a predominantly open field and corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour o...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Triple center medallion with simplistic overlay floral bouquet outwardly bursting atop an abrashed field, wrapped by a blossomed floral main border connected with a thin meanderin...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x7.2 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug in Beige, Green, Pink & Brown Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a floral medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the flo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Multi-Medallion Design in Muted Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Oushak Runner from Turkey with Medallion Design in subdued color tones, Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-ALK-3558, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940
This bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80687 New Contemporary Oushak rug with Modern Style 04'00 x 05'09. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool small Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern style. The abrashed fie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80688 New Contemporary Oushak rug with Modern Style 04'00 x 06'00. With its timeless design and sophisticated elegance, this hand-knotted wool small Oushak rug beautifully embodies a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Anatolian Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
53677 Vintage Muted Oushak Turkish Rug, 07'00 x 13'02.
Quiet sophistication meets timeless Anatolian charm in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The faded botanical...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Large Medallions in Red, Brown, Taupe, Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Hand Knotted Kars Gallery runner from Turkey with Medallion design in various tones of red, orange taupe. and brown. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13243, country of origin / typ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue and Brown Oushak Vintage Rug from Turkey with Geometric Layered Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blue and brown Oushak vintage rug from Turkey with Geometric Layered Medallion, Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-VEY-17, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating single column oversized center medallion with hook and latch vinery outline and interior pinwheel style geometric floral guls top an abrashed field and narrow banded mai...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric center medallion with stepped contour adorned at either end by oversized finials atop an open abrashed field with corner spandrels reciprocating the contour of the main...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Stunning Antique Handwoven Wool Oushak Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Oushak rug has a tomato-red field scattered with tiny blue roundels around a central pistachio-green and light blue lozenge medallion with a cherry-red central lozenge i...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 3'10 x 5'6
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug 3'10 x 5'6. Light colored Oushaks are among the most popular oriental carpets, known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and warm c...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Multi panel germinating design motif with prayer mehrab and geometric delineation wrapped by a wide banded main border in poly-chromatic oversize floral top views. Colors and shad...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Kars Gallery Rug in Wool with Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Turkish Kars rug has been hand-knotted in wool and features an all-over, sub-geometric diamond design rendered in orange and earthy tones. A complementary, multi-tiered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Awesome repeating covered field in a geometric floral blossom cross section arranged in trellis outlines and lattice panels bearing fantastic abrashes throughout wrapped by a star...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Turkish Oushak Rug 7'4 x 10'10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Distressed Turkish Oushak rug 7'4 X 10'10. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Ousha...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Triple oversize center medallion with stepped contour wrapped by a floral top view and serrated leaf design motif main border in geometric relief. Colors and shades include: Pale dus...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5x12.7 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Oushak Runner, Natural Beige and Brown Wool Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid 20th century hand knotted runner from Central Anatolia. Measures: 5 x 12.7 ft
Low wool on cotton foundation. Natural colors.
Good condition, sturdy and as clean as a brand new ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Coastal Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53407, new Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Coastal Colonial style. Blending elements from the modern world with soft colors, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 4'7 x 6'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug 4'7 x 6'7. Light colored Oushaks are among the most popular oriental carpets, known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and warm co...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'8 x 11'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'8 x 11'7. Hand-woven in Turkey where rug weaving is the culture rather than a business. Rugs from Turkey are known for the high quality of their wool ...
Category
20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Triple center medallion at oversized scale bearing diamond shaped minor gul medallions with pinwheel starburst interior motif. Wrapped by hook and la...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Kars Rug 9'8 x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kars rug, 9'8 x 13'. From Kars in the North East of Turkey these vintage hand knotted light colored rugs are similar to Oushaks and ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Large center medallion with palmette blossom end finials atop an open field and corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Colors and shades in...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.4x9 ft Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Area Rug Made of Organic Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversized diamond shaped center medallion with asymmetric interior medallion wrapped by hook and latch motif atop a partially open field. Phenomenal coloration and wide banded mai...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Stacked panels repeating in inverted coloration bearing germinating plants in simplistic finned form wrapped by hook and latch motif and wide-banded main border in a geometric ser...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cream Color Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Repeating Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful vintage Turkish oushak runner with repeating medallion geometric design in teal color design and cream background, rug/EN-179543, Keivan Woven Arts / country of origin / typ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 4'5 x 7'4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug 4'5 x 7'4. Character, tradition, pattern and palette converge in this gorgeous vintage handwoven Turkish rug. Light c...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Oversized center medallion with stepped contour enveloped by minor buds, buffered by suggested shadow medallions delineated by interconnected vinery, and halved reciprocating medalli...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Runner with Tribal Design in Muted Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Hand Knotted Oushak runner with tribal motifs in blue and soft orange, Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-MTU-161, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1960
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Oversized stepped center medallion with minor double finials at either end atop an abrashed ground with corner spandrel overlays reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Grea...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oushak turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Oushak turkish 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 turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Oushak turkish rugs 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 turkish rugs, popular names associated with this style include Keivan Woven Arts, Ararat Rugs, Ashly Fine Rugs, and Mehraban 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 turkish rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $4,502.
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