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.
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Style: Oushak
Period: 1960s
7x11.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Red Large Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring a central floral medallion in dull navy blue against a plain warm madder red field, finished off with spandrel...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x11 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Burgundy Red with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s and features a medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, ...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
7x9.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Sun Faded Anatolian Oushak Wool Rug for Country Homes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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-...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Geometric Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool, this vintage 9x14 Turkish Oushak rug features prominent medallions and geometric patterns on a beige-brown and red field.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will a...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Pastel Oushak Area Rug circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pristine and lovely woven hand knotted Vintage Turkish Pastel Oushak Area Rug circa 1960s. It measures 7.8 x 10.8 ft and features a full pile.
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1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
abc carpet Beige Vintage Traditional Oushak Rug - 4'9" x 12'3"
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey, this Vintage Fresco Rug - 4'9" x 12'3" is a part of the exclusive Fresco Collection at abc. Neutralized of its original color, this one-of-a-kind runner rug s...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield-like center medallion with single pomegranate minor medallion with long stemmed blossoms outwardly directed. Adorned at either end by minor finials of tiered leaves atop a ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Fantastic Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Turkish Konya rug a beautiful tribally woven pattern with multiple cross-form and stylized floral medallions amidst a field of goats, all woven in crimson, gold, ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7.2x11.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Red Large Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring a central floral medallion in dull navy blue against a plain warm madder red field, finished off with spandrel...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield like center medallion with sharp serrated minor medallions and geometric finned buds outwardly directed. Finial ends in multi tiered leaves atop a partially covered field o...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in repeating panels and floral palmettes in mirrored contour atop an abrashed ground. Colors and shades include: Ivory, beige, dusty mauve, oxidized silver, pink and...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center floral bouquet in a oblong cameo stylized contour atop an abrashed field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Main border ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with central pomegranate design motif outwardly directed with serrated leaf contour adorned at either end by multi-tiered finials. Wrapped by a geometric meanderi...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel center medallion with oversized palmette finials and corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Weaver delimiters of wefts meeting v...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field of palmettes and blossoms with geometric vines stemming therefrom. Colors and shades include: Cobalt blue, ivory, beige, sand, dusty rose, and more. Condition notes:...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel scalloped center medallion with scrolled leaves adorned at either end by vase shaped finials atop an open ground and corner spandrel overlays reciprocating the contour of ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric medallions in varying design relief of hexagonal, rectangular, roundel, and stepped diamond shape with corner spandrel pinwheel floral fills. Wrapped by a wide banded s...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion adorned by trefoil finials and stemmed blossoms. Corner spandrel overlays in stepped contour with minor germinating plants. Great abrashes across! Colors and shad...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Vintage Purple Turkish Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This elegant one-of-a-kind oushak posses a cool pallet with rich color, displaying an amethyst background and cobalt undertones. From Turkey, overdyed and beautifully woven with 100%...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Double center medallion with nuanced interior design pinwheel and checkered floral top views. Unique artistic merit throughout with weaver nuances and asymmetric weight. Wide band...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column roundel center medallions atop an open field with abrashes throughout. Colors and shades include: Cherry red, beige, ivory, and more. Condition notes: Wear across to...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.7x10.2 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring a central floral medallion in faded navy blue against a plain warm madder red field, finished off with spandre...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x10.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Room Size Rug in Red & Blue with Wool Pile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This room-size vintage hand knotted Turkish rug boasts a central medallion in navy blue against a key-hole shaped field in red and curvilinear corner-pieces in ivory surrounded by tw...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in serrated leaves floral bouquets, blossoms, and roses wrapped by a pinwheel floral top view main border and delicate meandering vine. Colors and shades include: Ta...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion atop an open field wrapped by a shadow medallion of dense floral bouquets. Corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Color...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric scalloped center medallion with trefoil finials, each bearing minor serrated contour enveloping the perimeter atop a predominantly open field with minor accented buds a...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Hexagonal center medallion with quatrefoil outwardly directed serrated blossoms adorned by finned multi-tiered finials atop an open field with halved serrated medallions overlappi...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversize center medallion with trefoil contoured finials atop an abrashed ground and corner spandrel overlays in Rococo stylized fills with pearl perimeter. Colors and shades incl...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped concentric center medallions with large blossomed finials atop an open field with stepped corner spandrel overlays. Heavy abrashes throughout. Colors and shades inc...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with floral shadow medallion based on design density atop an otherwise open field. Colors and shades include: Cream, ivory, sea foam green, mint green, and more. ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Two columns and three rows of repeating paneled floral design elements with inverted coloration and outwardly directed minor arrowed blossoms. Wrapped by a meandering vine main bo...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion bearing floral fills adorned at either end with palmette finials atop a partially covered field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Medallion Motif Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Handmade in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional antique Style Turkish wool rug features a charming beige color base and is hand knotted with utmost attention to detail. With stunning brown accents, it displays a c...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with outwardly bursting floral blossoms bearing long stemmed vines and simplistic geometric buds. Colors and shades include: Pale ocean turquoise green, ivory, be...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Roundel center medallion with intricate floral blossom bouquets stemming therefrom adorned at either end by trefoil finials atop an open abrashed field and long stemmed blossoms inwa...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Sharp serrated floral center medallion surrounded by vinery and blossoms therefrom wrapped by a floral cross section and leaf bud main border. Colors and shades include: Antique i...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion in a floral bouquet atop an open field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Colors and shades include: cream, iv...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Long Vintage Tone on Tone Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
This good pile, borderless rustic Turkish runner displays an abrashed small lozenge pattern on a rust red to light buff field.
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel center medallion with scalloped contour bearing delicate vinery and buds stemming from each side adored at either end by a tree of life style vased plant...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Repeating center column of medallions with hook and latch motif. Excellent balance between positive and neutral spacing throughout, in addition to fantastic gem-like shades and abras...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
A carpet with emphasis on textured aesthetic through wear. Weaver meeting points interlacing the center field with diagonal striations. Colors and shades include: Dusty gold, beige, ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Inwardly scalloped center medallion with partial Rococo stylized enveloped details. Wrapped by a suggested shadow medallion based on design density of floral ornamentation atop a ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7x10 Ft Fantastic Vintage Turkish Ladik Rug in Brick Red, Blue and Beige Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand knotted Turkish rug features an elegant, classical medallion in dark indigo adorned with dainty floral motifs and scrolling vines against a vibrant, plain field in ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Prayer design motif with geometric stepped top niche and floral blossom top view main border with abrashes across. Colors and shades include: Pale bubblegum pink, beige, sand, pale o...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1960
Colors: red, blue, ivory
Pile: medium
Wear Notes: 0
Material: wool
Vibrant and original colorway, this midcentury Turkish runner has a lovely red field...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Dramatic and nuanced bold oversized center asymmetric medallion atop an amazing abrashed field wrapped by an unusual wide banded reciprocating wave main border. Colors and shades ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Prayer design motif with dropped lantern in palmette stylized relief and large scale formatting wrapped by multiple main borders. Colors and shades include: Dusty bubblegum pink, cre...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7x11 Ft Fine Hand Knotted Vintage Anatolian Area Rug with Floral Garden Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from the 1960s featuring an ever popular European garden design with flowers, branches, blossoms, spandrels and ornaments.
The rug has e...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Suggested prayer design motif with elaborate scrolling of leaves and vines wrapped by partial parallel simplistic striped borders encompassing the perimeter. Colors and shades includ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Scalloped center medallion with palmette finials adorning either end with floral vines, buds, and blossoms stemming from the main medallion atop an otherwise open field. Colors an...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6x9 Ft Vintage Oushak Area Rug in Soft, Muted Colors, Wool Hand Knotted Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak area rug was made in the 1960s. It has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is sturdy, in good condition and very clean. It features elegant floral heads in quatrefoil form in gently swirling lattices of leafy vines. The color palette is made up of soft, earthy tones with occasional touches of more bright hues and it includes beige, light sage green, rose pink, dark and light brown and dark indigo.
The rug would be a fitting piece for classical and country-farmhouse interior...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Unidirectional tree of life design motif with simplistic geometric serrated flowers. Wrapped by multiple borders in checkered and meandering vine design motif. Colors and shades include: Oxidized silver, silver, platinum, raspberry red, pale cochineal aubergine, charcoal, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. An example of a sunned rug...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Single column of wide main medallions with abrashes across. Wrapped by a serrated finned meandering vine main border. Colors and shades include: Slate blue, antique ivory, beige, pla...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.6x9 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Oushak Area Rug in Soft Earthy Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand knotted Turkish rug was made in the 1960s. It has medium wool pile on cotton foundation. It is sturdy, in good condition and clean. It features a central medallion ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Scalloped center medallion with splayed floral cross-sections on the interior adorned at either end by finned palmettes atop a covered field of geometric floral sprays and vines. ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Germinating tree of life design motif in finned design relief in alternating ground coloration panels wrapped by a serrated leaf main border. Colors and shades include: rick red, min...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column repeating center medallions with unique coloration atop an open field with abrashes across. Colors and shades include: Silver, ivory, dusty mauve, dusty terracotta, ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Scalloped center medallion with interior floral arabesques and minor starburst asymmetric nuanced minor medallion atop an open field with book cover spandrel overlays. Colors and ...
Category
1960s 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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