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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Hand-Knotted 1960's Oushak Area Rug with Floral Design in Beige Colors
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...
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Orange Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'10
Located in Dallas, TX
31077 Vintage-Inspired Modern Orange Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'10. Modern Indian Oushak rugs are contemporary hand-knotted rugs crafted in India, inspi...
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$14,472Sale Price|20% Off
12'x17'8" Oyster Gray Oushak with All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster Gray, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oushak with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversized, XL, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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Turkish Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug in a bolster size. zipper closure and poly fill insert provided Measures: 12'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton
$3,141Sale Price|25% Off
8'1"x9'8" White 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pristine White, 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern with Star Medallion Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Veggie Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
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Green & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
Wool
$2,181Sale Price|40% Off
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 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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$684Sale Price|30% Off
5.7x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Beige, Farmhouse Country Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted rug from Central Anatolia with soft neutral colors and low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug is in very good condition and washed professionally. It is he...
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19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Turkish Oushak rug with a large floral and scrolling vine medallion living amidst a field of more vines and flowers, surrounded by a wide border containi...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room square size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j2863 size 8' 10" x 10' (269 x 305 cm)
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$1,218Sale Price|25% Off
3'x15'7" Chameleon Gray Afghan Angora Oushak Oversized Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Coral Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j3467 size 7' 10" x 10' 10" (239 x 330 cm)
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$1,305Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x15'10" Beige Wool Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige, 100% Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Soft Colors Natural Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional...
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$625Sale Price|25% Off
4'x5'10" Medium Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tr...
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9x12 Blue Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-13014 )
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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Fine Antique Allover Design Celadon Green Oushak Rug with Blush Pink Border
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Oushak carpets are heirs of a very long standing tradition. As rugs of this type were woven in western Anatolia since the Golden Age of the Ottoman empire in the 16th century...
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$381Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x4'9" Orange Angora Oushak Cypress Willow Tree Design Wool Hand Knotted 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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Vintage Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, Brown Tones, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Melas in prayer niche design from the Aegean coast, not an Oushak, with a very narrow pinched rust field within two reciprocal panel and Meander borders in beige and straw and ecru...
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$5,256Sale Price|25% Off
12'1"x14'6" Orange Classic Khotan and Samarkand Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Classic Khotan and Samarkand Design with Alien Figurines, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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Bobyrug’s Vintage Decorative Square Turkish Ushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century Turkish rug with a decorative design and green and pink salmon colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...
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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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Modern Turkish Oushak Designed Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is a contemporary Turkish piece featuring a beige background with an attractive allover design of gray, orange, and peach floral patterns. This rug measur...
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$877Sale Price|40% Off
6.5x9.4 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 30-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Wool, Cotton
Bright Coral Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bright coral antique Turkish Large Room size rug, circa 1920. Measures: 11'4" x 14'1".
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Geometric center floral bouquet outwardly directed within a shield-like main medallion atop a partially open field with scrolled sickle serrated leaves in each corner spandrel. Wr...
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8x11 Rust and Slate Persian Tree of Life Rug (JC- 13974)
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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Turkish Oushak Rug Green & Blue Floral Handmade Wool Rug 2'11" x 6'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Green & Blue Floral Handmade Wool Rug 2'11" x 6' Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, measuring 2'11" x 6'. This stunni...
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53585 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style 03'01 x 15'11. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak runner features an all-over geometric pattern spread ...
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$614Sale Price|25% Off
3'x8'1" Camouflage Green Runner Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a fabulous central medallion with a stylized floral cross, living amidst a field of even more stylized flowers and scrolling v...
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$1,594Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x19'10" Gainsboro Gray Angora Oushak Oversized Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
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Green Turkish Vintage Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish green deco rug. Measures: 18” x 18”.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$914Sale Price|25% Off
3'x9'8" Gray Afghan Angora Oushak Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coin Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Veggie Dyes, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian small runner 2'7'' x 5'7''
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$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x9.4 Ft Fine Vintage Handmade Turkish Kysari - Kayseri Rug in neutral colors
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-...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 10' 8" x 15' 11"
Wool
$1,215Sale Price|25% Off
3'9"x12'1" Gray Hand Knotted Wool Afghan Angora Oushak Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fossil Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Cape Cod Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53422, new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with modern Cape Cod Coastal style. Blending coastal elements from the modern world with earth-tone colors, this hand knotted wool contempo...
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Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners
Located in Dallas, TX
51794-51795, pair of vintage Turkish Oushak runners, matching hallway runners. This pair of matching vintage Turkish Oushak runners each feature columns of four lobed floral medallio...
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$2,445Sale Price|25% Off
7'10"X10'2" Burnt Orange, Natural Wool, Afghan Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Burnt Orange, Natural Wool, Afghan Angora Oushak with Cypress and Willow Tree Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months...
Wool
$2,810Sale Price|25% Off
2'10"x23'6" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized antique Turkish Oushak handmade wool rug Size: 15'4" × 17'7" (467 × 535 cm) This exceptional oversized Turkish Oushak rug from the 1880s beautifully exemplifies the rich he...
Wool
$1,710Sale Price|40% Off
8.6x11 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Oushak Large Area Rug 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-...
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5'8" x 6'11" #4608
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
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Vintage Beige Subdued Turkish Oushak Tash Rug 5'7 X 10'9
Located in New York, NY
5'7 X 10'9. 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...
Wool
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
Turkish New Oushak Rug with Green, Neutral Colors and All-Over Flower Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
New Turkish Oushak rug with green and neutral color palette and all-over flower design, rug en-302, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak This traditional Oushak rug from Turk...
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Orange Antique Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange color antique turkish oushak scatter throw size rug Measures: 2' x 4'1”.
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Vintage Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with stepped contour and outwardly directed geometric floral bouquet adorned at either end by long stemmed finials in simplistic relief atop a predominantly open ...
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Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Yellow & Blue Floral Design Handmade Rug 3' x 9'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Yellow & Blue Floral Design Handmade Rug 3' x 9'9" Add a touch of elegance to your home with this Early 21st Century Turkish Oushak runner, measuring 3' x ...
Wool
$3,832Sale Price|25% Off
12'x17'9" Harbor Gray Hand Knotted Supple Oushak Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Supple Collection, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oushak Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
Wool
$666Sale Price|40% Off
4.3x7.3 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Turkish Accent Rug with Medallion Design
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-...
Wool, Cotton
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Motif Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a green field. This Oushak rug has a brown frame and yellow and gray accents all over a gorgeous geometric floral motif. This ru...
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New Modern Style Oushak Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80885 new modern style oushak rug with soft colors, 05'01 x 06'11. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern sty...
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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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Antique Oushak Rug in Crimson and Blue with Grand Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Emerging from the golden era of Anatolian weaving, this 9x13 antique Oushak stands as a masterful testament to early 20th-century Turkish artistry. Hand-knotted with a refined wool p...
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8x10 Blush Pink Abstract Hand-Knotted Wool Oushak Rug ( JC-8204)
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...
Wool
$899Sale Price|40% Off
5x12.2 Ft Vintage Oushak Runner Rug in Beige, Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this vintage handmade Anatolian runner rug, crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton in a soothing beige hue. This exquisite piec...
Wool, Cotton
Opulent Mohair Oushak Red Hand-Knotted Rug Carpet with Allover Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious mohair, this 9 x 12 Oushak rug carpet is a striking selection from our contemporary room-size rug collection. Woven in Chi...
Mohair
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Size Neutral color Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a beige-colored ground, accents in brown Measures: 9'9'' x 12'2''.
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14x19 Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Neutral Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This magnificent oversized area rug captures the timeless elegance of traditional Turkish Oushak designs with a refreshed, modern perspective. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it feat...
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