Oushak Western European 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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Bobyrug’s Nice Antique European Oushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century European rug, with beautiful design of antique Turkish oushak rugs and beautiful colors, hand made with a special method, with wool velvet on wool f...
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Early 20th Century European Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s small mid century French Cogolin rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small French rug with a design of Turkish rugs and beautiful colours with red, sky blue, dark blue, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty antique large Spanish oushak rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large early 20th century Spanish rug with a beautiful all over design with palmettes and in the style of the antique oushak rugs, with beautiful colours with a white b...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage French Cogolin rug oushak design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century French hand knotted Cogolin rug with beautiful geometrical oushak design and nice colours with light orange, navy blue, red and green. Entirely hand knotted wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Oushak Western European Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century Oushak style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage oushak style rug with a simple design and nice light colours, made in France by old mechanical looms, with wool.
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Mid-20th Century French Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with Renaissance Palmette Design
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Turkish (symmetrical) knots to both the court as well as for export.
Throughout the 20th century their carpets were either woven with French Savonnerie patterns or, as in this case, with designs taken from the Spanish Renaissance weaving tradition. These carpets are known in the trade with the term of 'Cuenca,' which is the city in southern Spain where they were originally woven in the 15th-17th centuries. Here the pattern, which has a raised pile with respect to the ivory background, is distinguished by an infinite repeat of curvilinear palmettes as seen on 15th-16th century Spanish Alcaraz carpets.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
7.2x11 Ft Vintage Anatolian Rug in Neutral Colors, Beige Handmade Oushak Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, hand-knotted vintage Turkish area rug with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. It features a well-drawn design of a central, curvilinear medallion in dark beige and o...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Portuguese needlepoint rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a stunning mid-century Portuguese needlepoint masterpiece! Immerse yourself in the elegance of antique Spanish rug-inspired design, adorned with delicate symbols and stylize...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Jute, Wool
Zabihi Collection Green Large Irish Donegal Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Irish Donegal large square-size rug in a leprechaun green and pumpkin
rug no. j3121
size 13' 2" x 14' 9" (401 x 450 cm)
Irish Rugs have a long and proud ...
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Early 20th Century Irish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
6x9.5 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Rug with Neutral Color, Woolen Carpet in Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand-knotted Turkish rug measures 6 x 9.5 ft.
Hand knotted in Turkey in 1960s. Low wool pile on finely woven cotton foundation. Washed professionally.
Ideal for both...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
5.7x8 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Area Rug, Floral Design Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent 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 profession...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7.3x10.5 Ft Handmade Vintage Floral Turkish Wool Area Rug in Neutral Tones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish area rug with an elaborately decorated design of a central medallion against a two-layered field filled with strolling leafy vines with palmette heads ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.7x7.5 Ft Fine Vintage Rug, Natural Undyed Wool. Light Brown, Sand, Beige Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a traditional medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Spanish Oushak Rug, circa 1930
Located in Morton Grove, IL
This carpet is hand woven in spain. The technique of early spanish carpets differ radically from that of the carpets of other lands. The single-warp technique makes this carpet have ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x9.8 Ft Vintage Sun Faded Handmade 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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Beautiful Antique European Hand Knotted Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice European rug with a central medallion design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Early 20th Century European Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful early 20th century silk Turkish rug with beautiful 16th century style design and nice natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Early 20th Century European Smyrne Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large Spanish rug with a nice Turkish Smyrne design, white field with pink, blue and green colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton and jute foundations.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Oushak-Style European Rug in Gold and Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 9×13 vintage European rug is a rare mid-century Irish take on Turkish Oushak rugs.
On the Design:
Gold tones underscore an all over flora...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Knotted Cogolin Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury French rug with a geometrical Turkish design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique European Spanish Ushak Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Early 20th century Spanish hand knotted rug, with a design of antique Turkish Ushak rugs, and lign patterns and colors, wool velvet on cotton and jute foundations. Size: 6ft 3.2inch ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century European rug with nice Turkish Oushak design a beautiful color with blue field and orange and green colors. Entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cott...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Antique Oushak Style Rug in Blue Medallion Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10 x 13 ode to rare antique Oushak rug styles, hand knotted in wool originating from Ireland circa 1920-1930. Representing a unique European take on celebrated Oushak designs, an o...
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1920s Irish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade European Inspired Turkish Gallery Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent rug in gallery format handmade during the mid-20th century. The floral rose bouquets were inspired by early European designs.
Measures: 5'0" x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with Shield Palmette Design
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Tur...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind vintage Turkish Anatolian rug featuring accents in chartreuse and purple.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with Renaissance Wreath Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Turkish (symmetrical) knots to both the court as well as for export.
Throughout the 20th century their carpets were either woven with French Savonnerie patterns or, as in this case, with designs taken from the Spanish Renaissance weaving tradition. These carpets are known in the trade with the term of 'Cuenca,' which is the city in southern Spain where they were originally woven in the 15th-17th centuries. Here the pattern is distinguished by an infinite repeat of floral wreaths as seen on Spanish Alcaraz carpets...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Rug, Celadon, Beige, Soft Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
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Early 20th Century Persian Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Portuguese Accent Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76876, vintage Portuguese Accent rug with traditional style. This delightful vintage Portuguese rug features a muted pale sky blue medallion wi...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Burgundy 20th Century Geometric Vintage Armenian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one of a kind Armenian runner with predominant accents in brown, burgundy and green on all-over design.
Measures: 2'11" x 13'9".
Category
20th Century Armenian Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yellow Antique Turkish Ghiordes Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Ghiordes carpet with an all-over sunny yellow motif and green border.
Measures: 12'6" x 21'2".
From their limitless design and color capabilities,...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Palace Size Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A palace size Turkish Oushak woven with enriched angora wool. The silver centre medallion is set on a cherry field that surrounded by 22 palmettes that coincide each other. The main ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Angora
Room Size Orange Field Teal Border Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolute stunning one of a kind old Oushak with bright and cheerful colors. Coral red field, teal border with gold, ivory and terracotta color shades. A very fun rug to decorate a...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with 16th Century Lotto Oushak Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th Century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Turkish (symmetrical) knots to both the co...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with Shield Palmette Design
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Tur...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Oushak western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Oushak western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $645 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $3,675.
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