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.
$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
A Whispered Garden: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Serene Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52463 Vintage Turkish Muted Oushak Rug, 06'08 x 09'06. A Whispered Garden: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Serene Quiet Elegance. Woven in the h...
Wool
Modern Oversize Oushak Style Handmade Beige Wool Rug With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Piece has brown and green accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This rug measures: 12'1" x...
Wool, Silk
Modern Egyptian Oushak Wool Rug Handmade In Tan With Floral Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary interpretation of the classic Anatolian aesthetic, this handknotted Egyptian Oushak rug features a soft, sun-faded palette of ivory, blush, and sage. Crafted from 100%...
Wool
Modern Oushak Beige Handmade Floral Pattern Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Oushak rug has blue and brown accents that feature a gorgeous floral pattern design. This rug measures: 13'3...
Wool
$3,350Sale Price|20% 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...
Wool
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern New England Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53420, new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with modern new England Coastal style. Blending elements from the modern world with a coastal color palette, this hand knotted wool contemp...
Wool
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 ...
Wool
$832Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x9'9" White Dove, Afghan Stone Washed Peshawar, Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
White Dove, Afghan Stone Washed Peshawar, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
Wool
Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4" X 11'5"
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
1930's Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50292 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05’07 x 09’08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes a profound sense of history and artistry, making it a captivating centerpiec...
Wool
Ovesize Modern Oushak Beige Wool Rug with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Oushak rug has a scattered brown and gray spray of vine scrol...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
51436 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'11 x 02'11. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug embodies a delicate balance between timeless beauty and relaxed refinement. At the ...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the early 20th century.
Wool
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...
Wool
The Silver Garden: A Vintage Pakistani Oushak Masterpiece of Serene Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79513 Vintage Pakistani Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 14'11. Woven by master artisans using hand-spun wool, this vintage Oushak rug from Pakistan captures the enduring romance of Anatolian des...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold mid-20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an unusual pattern containing standing figures and two figures on horseback all woven in brilliant indigos, turquoise, orange, and whi...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53056, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. Blending tribal charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak ru...
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80688 New Contemporary Oushak rug with Modern Style 04'00 x 06'00. With its timeless design and sophisticated elegance, this hand-knotted wool small Oushak rug beautifully embodies a...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52741 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style. Romantic Rusticity meets timeless Tudor style in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner. Three large s...
Wool
$3,584Sale Price|20% Off
New Colorful Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet, 07'10 x 08'00
Located in Dallas, TX
52544, contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with pastel colors and French Transitional style. Highly stylish yet tastefully casual, this new colorful Turkish Oushak rug features an all-ov...
Wool
$810Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51764, Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Bohemian Tribal Style 02'06 x 03'11. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatoli...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Square Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A 21st century old wool Turkish Oushak rug in gray and brown. 9'1'' x 9'10''
Wool
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Gray, Saffron, Yellow
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak carpets, also known as Ushak or Usak carpets, are renowned for their timeless beauty, rich history, and exceptional craftsmanship. Originating from the region of Oushak in wes...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Large Medallion Design in Soft Red, Blue, Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Layered geometric medallion design in light blue, tan, soft red, soft yellow, Oushak vintage rug from Turkey, Keivan Woven Arts rug/TU-MTU-4968, country of origin / type: Turkey / Ou...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53080, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Arts & Crafts style. Imbued with architectural elements of naturalistic forms in earthy-inspired colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish...
Wool
Oversized Vintage Oushak Rug in Beige & Green Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oversized vintage 12x14 Spanish Oushak rug is a graceful mid-century piece from Rug & Kilim’s collection of European decorative rugs. Handwoven in wool circa 1950–1960, the ...
Wool
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''.
Wool
$5,183Sale Price|40% Off
10.2x14.2 ft Hand Knotted Wool Large Area Rug Floral Design. Red Oushak Carpet
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...
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74255 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Scene Oushak Rug, 14'06 x 17'00. An Ode to the Chase: Where Kings Ride and Elephants Walk Among Shadows. Woven beneath the golden haze...
Wool
Antique Turkish Smyra Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Turkish Smyrna rug with a mustard field and various shades of blues and reds. Measures: 10'2" x 11'6" The ancient city of Smyrna is known today as Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. Smyrna’s connection with carpet weaving is known to date back to the early 18th century. Most of the known Smyrna carpets...
Wool
$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
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...
Wool
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Contemporary Tribal and Modern Mexican Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52639, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with contemporary Tribal and Modern Mexican style. With its vibrant colors and exotic pattern, this hand knotted woo...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues
Located in New York, NY
Turkish runner with a beige field, accents in browns and pink. Measures: 3'6" x 9'5".
Wool
1890s Ivory Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 10'6" x 13'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 10'6" x 13'8" (126 x 164 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, rewoven. Repaired. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and us...
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style and Warm Earth-Tones
Located in Dallas, TX
73946 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 12'00. Bathed in the warm embrace of the earth’s palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a timele...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50205 Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug 01'10 x 02'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik scatter rug features a diamond lozenge Ram's Hor...
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 14'8"x22'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Warm Decorative Oversized Vintage Ivory Cream Turkish Oushak Allover Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: Vintage. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 22 ft (4.4...
Wool
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53470, vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Neutral boho chic Tribal style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Ousha...
Wool
$12,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue
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...
Wool
$1,750Sale Price|20% Off
Traditional Wool Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the 21st century Turkish Oushak runner predominantly khaki and brown. Handmade with recycled vegetable dyed wool used in mid-20th century Turkish Oushak rugs. Measures: 3'...
Wool
1890s Tribal Antique Kilim Turkish Oushak Sivas Flatweave 8' x 14'6" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-woven wool rug, 8' x 14'6" (96 x 174 in). Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. 19th Century Tu...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Floral Light Beige Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Oushak Turkish Rugs collection. This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak (Ushak) rug, dating from the early 20th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and timel...
Wool
Wonderful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful diamond medallion amidst a field of flowers woven in gold, indigo, brown, and cream color wool. The border is exceptional, with large-sc...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Turkish Antique Medallion Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Oushak Turkish Rugs collection. This antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the refined elegance and storied heritage of Anatolian craftsmanship. Handwoven in th...
Wool
Blue & Green Geometric 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
$13,500 / item
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Brown Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Oushak rug has multicolor accents all over a gorgeous floral motif. This rug measures 12'10" x 13'11". Ou...
Wool
Room Sized Modern Oushak Style Beige Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug masterfully blends modern aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It boasts a stunning light beige backdrop, e...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design. This rug measures 3' 6" x 10' 1".
Wool
$14,100Sale Price|20% Off
Beige Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oushak Design XL Oriental Rug 12'0" x 15'7"
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...
Wool
$3,189Sale Price|60% Off
9.7x13.6 Ft Vintage Melas Large Rug, Soft Earthy Colors, Wool Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted rug from the small town of Melas in South West Turkey that has been a famous rug making center, since 18th century. This beautiful example is well drawn and in ...
Wool
Blue Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 3'9" X 9'3"
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
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...
Wool
Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Red, Soft Ivory, and Muted Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 13'10 x 19'5 Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Rich Red, Soft Ivory, and Muted Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/A24-1202-178, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ci...
Wool
Vintage-Inspired Muted Oushak Rug, Modern Style Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
30622 Vintage-Inspired Oushak Rug, 11'09 x 15'01. Modern style meets rustic sensibility in this hand knotted wool vintage-inspired Oushak rug. The botanical design and soft earthy co...
Wool
New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
80859 New colorful Oushak runner, 03'01 x 10'03. Polished and playful with a hint of nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool colorful Oushak runne...
Wool
Vintage Beige Turkish Oushak Rug Hand Knotted 4'8 X 11'10
Located in New York, NY
4'8 X 11'10. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will no...
Wool
$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
Late-19th Century Antique Oushak Beige Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak Beige Turkish Rug Turkey, circa 1880 A soft ivory field with a delicate central medallion and sparse, finely drawn motifs dispersed across the open ground. The gentle...
Wool
Green & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner
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