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.
The Anatolian Reverie: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
79911 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 16'09 x 18'00. The Anatolian Reverie: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Heritage. A magnificent expression of Anatolian artistry, th...
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$262Sale Price|20% Off
2'x3' Blue Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Natural Dye Revival
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Hand-knotted in Turkey by Ararat Rugs, this contemporary wool rug reinterprets an early 20th-century Bidjar design. Large sweeping arabesques intertwine across a midnight-blue field,...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Natural Dye Contemporary Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Hand-knotted in Turkey by Ararat Rugs, this contemporary wool rug reinterprets a 19th-century Bidjar design. An angular red medallion anchors an ivory field filled with flowering bra...
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14x18 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Deep Indigo Blue, Ochre Gold & Soft Cream
Located in Norwalk, CT
Exuding refined elegance and rich history, this magnificent antique one-of-a-kind Turkish Oushak rug showcases a striking deep indigo-blue field anchored by a sophisticated network o...
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Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...
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$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
4'x11'10" Blue Angora Oushak All Over Pattern Shiny Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanshi...
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$3,959Sale Price|40% Off
8.7x12 ft Hand Knotted Oushak Rug. Beige Wool Carpet with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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$335Sale Price / item|30% Off
2'x8' Modern Runner Rug, Wool Hallway Runner, Floral Kitchen Rug, Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your narrow spaces with this exquisite handcrafted Turkish runner rug, a perfect blend of traditional Oushak artistry and modern durability. Designed for those who appreciate...
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$1,722Sale Price|20% Off
6'x6' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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5'x6'4" Steel Blue, Afghan Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Organic Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Steel Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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$1,569Sale Price|20% Off
2'9"x16'8" Blue Pure Wool Afghan Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Afghan Angora Oushak with Large Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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$1,689Sale Price|40% Off
8x10 ft Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug, Oushak Ivory Sage Green Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring a soft, fresh, and patterned foundation to your home with this handmade Oushak wool area rug, hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans. Crafted from a quality blend of 80% woo...
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Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.9. This rug is presumably made by Kurds of the Ahl-i-Haq...
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Ararat Rugs Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial western-style life. Color summary: 17 colors in total, the m...
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century worn Turkish oushak Details rug no. 8353 size 10' 5" x 13' (318 x 396 cm)
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$588Sale Price|20% Off
2'10"x4'9" Millennium Blue Hand Knotted Soft Wool Afghan Peshawar Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Millennium Blue, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Soft Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sewan Kazak Rug Sevan Caucasian Carpet Late-19th Century Caucasus
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a rare antique Sewan Kazak Rug from the Sewan / Sevan region in the southwest Caucasia. This is another handsome example of the “Sewan” Ka...
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Vintage Circa 1940 Beige/Ivory Turkish Oushak Hand-Woven Wool Rug 3'8 x 9'2
Located in New York, NY
3'8 X 9'2. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not ...
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8x11 Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Gold and Rust Oushak Design
Located in New York, NY
Peshawar rug in soft, sun washed colours. Large rust and terracotta palmettes and blossoms in the Oushak style are scattered across a pale gold field with small touches of blue, insi...
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Artisan Oushak-Inspired Hand-Knotted Modern Wool Rug Pastel Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this stunning hand-knotted wool rug, a contemporary masterpiece inspired by traditional Oushak motifs. Featuring a warm, sandy camel field, the rug is adorned...
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Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
Modern Indian "Tree of Life" Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Blue & Ochre Bird Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring the serene beauty of a nature sanctuary into your home with this exquisite Modern Indian Wool Rug. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans, this piece features a sophisticated take on...
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Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...
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Zabihi Collection Orange Ivory Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 10'4” x 13'2”.
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$1,612Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x7'10" Beau Blue, Pure Wool, Sickle Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Pure Wool, Sickle Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Cropped Low and Antique Finish, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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$3,337Sale Price|40% Off
8.7x12.8 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Kysari Rug, Geometric & Tribal Patterns
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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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Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a medallion and border pattern on a red field Measures: 8'9" x 11'9".
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$1,804Sale Price|50% Off
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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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Vintage Tabriz Style Wool Area Rug – Neutral Persian Design with Indigo Accents
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the elegance of this Vintage Tabriz Style Wool Rug. Traditional Persian artistry, it features a sophisticated sandy beige field with stylized palmettes, delic...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Warm Terracotta, Apricot, and Muted Slate Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional antique Turkish Oushak rug defined by its warm, inviting palette of vibrant terracotta, soft apricot, and aged ochre contrasting against a muted slate blue field. Craf...
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Zabihi Collection 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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12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...
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Vintage Beige Subdued Turkish Oushak Runner 4'7 X 11'3
Located in New York, NY
4'7 X 11'3. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at le...
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Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Turkish hand knotted wool rug with an orange color field. This rug has a designed frame with tan, beige, and goldenrod accent colors in a gorgeous all-over medallio...
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$335Sale Price / item|30% Off
2x8 ft Oushak Hallway Runner, Gray Kitchen Rug, Floral Corridor Rug, Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your narrow spaces with this exquisite handcrafted Turkish runner rug, a perfect blend of traditional Oushak artistry and modern durability. Designed for those who appreciate...
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$2,264Sale Price|20% Off
6'x8'9" Dodger Blue Hand Knotted Wool Abrash Afghan Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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Contemporary Turkish Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige With Artwork Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional Oversize Oushak Style wool rug features a charming gray color base and is hand-knotted with utmost attention to detail. With stunning beige accents, it displays a ca...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handmade Wool Rug 5'10" x 8'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handmade Wool Rug 5'10" x 8'6" This handwoven Turkish Oushak rug is a breathtaking fusion of traditional craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring...
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Vintage Circa 1940 Orange Oushak Kelleh Hand Knotted Wool Runner 5'6 X 12'2
Located in New York, NY
5'6 X 12'2. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of Oushaks is that they bring space together, making it cozy and warm. The art...
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$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x15' Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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$2,032Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x15'1" Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Northwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53564, antique Turkish Oushak rug with Northwestern style. With its luminous warm hues and beguiling beauty, this hand-knotted wool antique Oushak rug is immersed in Anatolian histor...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 14' 4" x 17' 8"
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21st Century Oushak Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...
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Beige & Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This rug has an orange- peach designed frame with accent colors of goldenrod and gray in a gorgeous all-over...
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Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Smyrna Oushak Rug, 12'06 x 18'08
Located in Dallas, TX
74864, late 19th century antique Turkish Smyrna rug with Modern Northwester style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an incredible pattern with a large central diamond medallion living amidst a field of more diamonds and stylized flowers and lea...
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Vintage Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Sea Color, Turkey, 1960s
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme c...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange-Rust Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with an orange-rust color field. This rug has a designed frame and gray accents of goldenrod and brown in a gorgeous all-over geometri...
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$679Sale Price / item|30% Off
5x8 ft Contemporary Blue Turkish Area Rug, 100% Wool, Floral Oushak Style Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your living spaces with this exquisite handcrafted Turkish area rug, a perfect blend of traditional Oushak artistry and modern durability. Designed for those who appreciate...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Medallion Orange Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak wool rug boasts a stunning orange color field and is embellished with a navy blue frame and multicolored accents in a captivating medallion design. Its exquisite antique ...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78434 Antique Turkish Oushak rug, measures 03'02 x 05'02. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand-knotted wool antique Tur...
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Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner 3'7 X 12'9
Located in New York, NY
3'7 X 12'9. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at le...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug. An overall soft palette dominates this rustic scatter with a soft beige hexagonal field centering a stepped beige and purple medallion. Rust-gold hal...
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$814Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x10.2 Ft Sun Faded Vintage Rug, Handmade Sun Faded Turkish Carpet in Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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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$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Craftsman Style, Short Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
51721, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with craftsman style, short hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features an all-over geometric boteh pattern spr...
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$2,421Sale Price|20% Off
2'9"x19'5" Organic Wool Hand Knotted Almond Brown Angora Oushak XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Organic Wool Hand Knotted Almond Brown Angora Oushak with Colorful Willow and Cypress Tree Design Oriental XL Runner Rug. It has been Knotted fo...
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The Botanical Reverie: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
72024 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 12'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a testament to the enduring artistry and heritage of Anatolian weaving...
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