Oushak Furniture

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.

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Style: Oushak

Creator: Rug & Kilim

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Greige & Brown Floral Patterns

Oushak Furniture

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Greige & Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown & Gold Floral Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Rug in Beige, Gold and Blue Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug In Gold With All Over Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Grey, Beige & Gold Floral Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Greige & Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Distressed style custom rug in Gold, Medallion pattern by Rug & Kilim

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Geometric Patterns in Brown and Rust Tones

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream with Gold and Blue Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown, Green Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug In Beige-Brown and Gray with Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream, Blue, Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug In Gray and Beige With All Over Floral Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown & White Geometric Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Greige & Green Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige, Gray & Gold Geometric Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

2010s Nepalese Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s European Rug In Gold With Floral Medallions “Catana”

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Gold and Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Beige and Cream with Geometric Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim's Oversized Persian Sultanabad Style Rug in Red & Gold with Florals

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Gray and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Custom Rug with Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Ivory and Gray Wool and Silk Rug

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream, Blue, Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Custom Rug with Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Grey & Beige-Brown Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Grey, Beige & Gold Floral Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Oversized Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Oversized Rug in Greige with Floral Pattern

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Beige, Rust and Navy Blue Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Floral Patterns in Beige and Rust

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Beige, Rust and Navy Blue Floral Patterns

2010s Indian Oushak Furniture