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.
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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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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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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$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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$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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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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$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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$1,298Sale Price|25% Off
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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$1,689Sale 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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$2,528Sale Price|20% Off
9'1"x14' Mustard Green Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Mustard Green, Afghan Oushak, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Long and Narrow, Soft and Clean, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
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$2,200Sale Price|50% Off
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 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...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$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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$1,640Sale Price|50% Off
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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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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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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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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$546Sale Price|20% Off
3'x4'9" Ivory Hand Knotted Heavily Washed Peshawar Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Hand Knotted Heavily Washed Peshawar, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cra...
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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...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$79,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic, oversize antique Oushak carpet. The real deal, the genuine article, the kind that built the legend of Oushak. The best examples, like this one, display a lighthearted, ...
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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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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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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
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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$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
Room Size Vintage Turkish Oushak Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning Vintage Oushak design. Its elegant olive green field is accompanied by classic floral patterns in yellow, gold, and rust shades. This ...
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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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$1,612Sale 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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$2,600Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Earthy Taupe, Sage & Terracotta
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional hand-knotted modern wool area rug seamlessly blends traditional Oushak-inspired motifs with a sophisticated, contemporary color palette. Handcrafted from premium woo...
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$582Sale Price / item|40% 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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The Gilded Pastel Reverie: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79232 Late 19th Century Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 14'07. Gracefully woven at the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug radiates an aura o...
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Oversize Cypress Willow Tree Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal large size handmade Turkish Oushak in muted colors featururing an all over cypress/ willow tree design Measures: 14'9'' x 21'1'' Oushak rugs originated in the small tow...
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$2,364Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x14' Green Trellis Garden Design Agra Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Trellis Borderless Garden Design, Agra, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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4x30 Green Fish Hand Knotted Runner For Hallway / Staircase Rug ( G - 14796 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
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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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G-13016 in the size of 9’ x 13.5” and G-14626 in the size of 9x 10
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
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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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$2,450Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Pale Ivory & Soft Sage 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak style rug, inspired by timeless Turkish motifs. It showcases a “Tree of Life” design in a creamy ivory and beige palette, accented by soft ...
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Whimsical Modern Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug -Ivory with Colorful Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the playful elegance of this Modern Turkish Wool Rug. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans, this piece features a curated collection of traditional Anatolian moti...
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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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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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Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Turkish Oushak room size rug Details rug no. j3299 size 8' 2" x 10' (249 x 305 cm) rug type Oushak
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$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
1890s Green Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 13' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 13' x 17' (156 x 204 in), in green tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique green Oushak...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 12' 0" x 14' 3"
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$2,100Sale Price|50% Off
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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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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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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$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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$287Sale Price / item|40% 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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$5,524Sale Price|20% Off
Sabre Gray Peshawar Mahal Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 10'2" x 14'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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$448Sale Price|20% Off
2'7"x6'2" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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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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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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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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$6,500
Antique Oushak Pale Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size antique Turkish Oushak in pale colors.
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8x10 Red Colorful Fishes Plush Feel Wool Hand Knotted Rug ( G - 14133 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
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Zabihi Rug Collection Exotic Oversize 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak rug featuring a silver shaded field, mustard border, with other vibrant and bright color accents. Truly divine and one of our personal favourites, circa 192...
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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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8'10"x12'3" Green Tree of Life Peshawar Birds Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Tree of Life, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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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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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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