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.
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 2'1" x 8'11", 1940
Located in New York, NY
2'1 X 8'11. 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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Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 4'11" x 6'10"
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...
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Pretty vintage Izmir Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkish rug with a geometrical design and nice colours with sky blue, navy blue , yellow, orange and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. ...
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2'7"x11'2" Indian Red Peshawar With Berber Influence Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fine Peshawar, 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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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Turkish Oushak room size carpet with a central column of lozenges, cruciforms, and bent leaf brackets, flanked by two columns of conjoined complex Harshang palmettes. The n...
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$848Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x11'10" Sage Green Wool Weft Afghan Angora Oushak 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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The Imperial Lotus: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Celestial Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
79712 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'06 x 12'03. The Imperial Lotus: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Celestial Splendor. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug, d...
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$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Floral Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50907 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug Runner, 04'00 x 08'07. In a delightful union of Artisan and Cottagecore styles, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug runner whispers tales...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11" This 6'2" x 9'11" handwoven Turkish Oushak rug blends traditional craftsmanship with a serene color palette of soft...
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Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Kurdish 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.4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
73888 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner. Time-softened shades of red, olive green and warm golden saffron yellow characterize this vintage Turkish Oushak carpet...
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Antique Oushak Rug in Gold & Pink with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920, this 10x13 antique Oushak rug is an especially rare and regal find of its provenance—an intricate exemplar of...
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Zabihi Collection Orange Worn Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a worn Turkish rug with a predominant orange color 2'8'' x 4'9''
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$2,514Sale Price|40% Off
8x11.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Oushak Wool Area Rug with Floral 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
8x10 Beige Oushak Vintage Turkish Style Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug ( G - 15330 )
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 Turkish Rug Pillow with Multiple Borders
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
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$300Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Antique Turkish Ghiordes Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from 19th century worn Turkish Ghiordes rug. 12'' x 23''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
8x10 Ft, Ivory Cream Muted, Oushak Rug, Hand Knotted Wool Rug (J-1659)
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 Decorative Turkish Ivory Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 21st-century old wool Turkish oushak Room size rug Measures: 8'6'' x 10'2''.
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. Size: 14 ft 3 in x 14 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large and Decorative Antique Square Size Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 3 in x 14 ft 8 in (4.34 m x 4.47 ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Wool, Cotton
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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20th Century Vintage Oushak
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 cra...
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Modern Oushak Handmade Orange Wool Rug With Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful modern Oushak wool rug showcases a vibrant orange field complemented by an intricate floral motif meticulously hand-knotted for unparalleled craftsmanship. This rug ...
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The Pastel Reverie: A Contemporary Oushak Masterpiece of Botanical Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54032 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'11 x 15'00. Drift into a world of cultivated serenity with this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak—an extraordinary contemporary creation that f...
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20th Century Vintage Oushak
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 cra...
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Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Camel/Gray/Ivory, 1940 5'6x8'2
Located in New York, NY
5'6 X 8'2. Hand-woven in Turkey, where rug weaving is a cherished cultural art rather than mere commerce. Turkish rugs are celebrated for their superior wool, intricate patterns, and...
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$753Sale Price|25% Off
4'x5'9" Chrome Gray White Wash Peshawar with Motifs Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
is is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind White Wash Peshawar with Motifs Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniques by e...
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$3,503Sale Price|25% Off
8'9"x12' Rust Red Persian Inspired Design with Abrash All Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rust Red, Persian Inspired Design with Distinct Abrash, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Trans...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange floral Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has accents of orange and peach in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design, This rug measures: 10'...
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$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52258 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Artisan Style 03'04 x 05'03. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug beautifull...
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$3,299Sale Price|40% Off
10x12.4 Ft Midcentury One-of-a-Kind Oushak Wool Rug in Soft Colors, Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Central Anatolian rug with a bold geometric design and beautiful soft colors. Finely hand knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent conditio...
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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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$813Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x9.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Kysari Area Rug, Handmade Wool Carpet
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
$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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The Anatolian Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
54116 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'05 x 10'10. The Anatolian Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Refinement. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embo...
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Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78524 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'02 x 11'02. Showcasing a bold expressive design with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique red Oushak rug...
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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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The Verdant Threshold: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
54121 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'07 x 08'06. The Verdant Threshold: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Harmony. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug pos...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52041 Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic modern design. Vintage hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug with traditional modern style featuring a double medallion and complementary spand...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Triple interconnected serrated center medallions atop a predominantly open field with wide banded main border in finned geometric germinating plant design elements. Colors and sha...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15929, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Measures: 1'9 x 3'2.
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2'10"x10' White Afghan Angora Oushak Tree Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, Afghan Angora Oushak with Cypress Tree Design, Veggie Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Medallion Design in Terracotta and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Oushak rug with tribal Medallion design in terracotta, light gray blue, ivory and gold. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 16-0911, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, c...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50418 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'06 x 11'10. Radiant as a sunset cloaked in Anatolian dust, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a poetic relic from a bygone era—...
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12'x15'8" Green Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Savannah Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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$704Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x9 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Oushak Area Rug, Traditional 1960s Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Beige Turkish Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 8'7X15'
Located in New York, NY
8'7 X 15'. 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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$828Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x9.2 Ft Antique Washed Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Wool Area Rug
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
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet. The golden ivory field of this west Turkish workshop carpet displays two ragged palmettes centering a fragmented branch, stem and leaf pattern...
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$14,900
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76859 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 12'01 x 13'05. With its striking appeal and saturated red color palette, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug appears like a sumptuous I...
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Blue Birds of Paradise Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Square Oriental Rug 8'x8'2"
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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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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$3,978Sale Price|25% Off
9'9"x9'9" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Natural Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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Modern Oushak Handmade Multicolor Geometric Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning modern Oushak rug is hand-knotted from soft wool and features a vibrant multicolor field. Adorned with an exquisite all-over geometric floral pattern, this piece truly ...
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$2,447Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Lexicon Ivory Afghan Peshawar Organic Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craft...
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2'6"x8'1" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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$44,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Pale Shrimp, Soft Coral, Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940, 4'3" x 7'6"
Located in New York, NY
4'3 X 7'6. 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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