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.
The Ethereal Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
50213 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'04 x 10'07. The Ethereal Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug posses...
Wool
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52959 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 07'09. Bathed in the luminous tones of soft sand, celadon, and faded aqua, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the qu...
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Cream & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 2'10" X 16'
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
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
An Anatolian Constellation: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Tribal Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
52087 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'10 x 07'10. Woven in the storied weaving regions of western Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner captures the quiet aut...
Wool
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80930 New Contemporary Oushak rug, 10'01 x 13'10.
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New Modern Style Oushak Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80884 New Modern Style Oushak rug with Soft Colors, 04'11 x 06'11. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern s...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 5"
Wool
$15,199Sale Price|49% Off
Antique Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Shrimp, Taupe, Cream Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Oushak carpet. Measures: 10'2" x 13'3" West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the lis...
Angora
$387Sale Price|40% Off
3.8x7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Aubusson-Inspired Turkish Wool Rug in Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from Central West Anatolia with soft colors and low wool pile on cotton foundation. It features a French-Aubusson inspired floral desi...
Wool, Cotton
Light Antique Turkish Oushak Design Beige Modern Contemporary Mohair Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted using luxurious mohair, this 9 x 12 Oushak rug carpet is a refined selection from our contemporary room-size rug collection. Woven in C...
Mohair
Colorful Indian Agra Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Oushak Style, 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful colorful Indian Agra hand knotted wool rug with a center medallion floral design on a beige field. This rug has a multi-color accent throughout the piece. This rug measu...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner with Warm Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
50520 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with warm, Feminine Rustic style, Hallway Runner. Warm, feminine rustic style meets unpretentious and simple. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish ...
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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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$960Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Oushak Wool and Silk Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30366 New Contemporary Oushak wool and silk rug with Transitional style. This hand knotted wool and silk Oushak accent rug features an all-over botanical pattern composed of large, l...
Wool, Silk
$10,772Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15'1" Coffee Brown Broken and Erased Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coffee Brown, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired with Birds Design, Hand Knotted, Distinct Abrash, Shaved Low, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue, Pink Medallion Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 hand-knotted antique Oushak rug, originating from Turkey circa 1920-1930. Finely woven in wool, the rug enraptures the eye with an alluring medallion pattern embodying classi...
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The Whispered Colonnade: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Restraint
Located in Dallas, TX
50866 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'07 x 14'10. The Whispered Colonnade: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Restraint. There is a quiet authority in this hand-knott...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet. Big leaves angularly bend to nearly enclose small palmettes while others reach across the spaciously laid out goldenrod yellow field. The ...
Wool
$5,999Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Baltic Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53401, new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Baltic Coastal style. Blending elements from the modern world with a cool and tranquil color palette, this hand knotted wool co...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic one of a kind Turkish Ghiordes rug. 4'7'' x 7'2'' Since the beginning of their production in the 18th century, rugs from the Turkish town, Ghiordes have mostly been known for their rectilinear, colorful, multi-bordered antique prayer patterns. Ghiordes rugs often have stylized architectural motifs that are found on 16th and 17th century Ottoman...
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21st Century Oushak Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...
Wool
$1,395Sale Price|25% Off
3'10"x6' Ivory Pure Wool Ziegler Mahal with Medallion Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream White, Pure Wool, Ziegler Mahal with Medallion Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
Wool
$894Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5' Irish Cream White Ziegler Mahal Medallion Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream White, Ziegler Mahal with Medallion Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Pure Wool, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
Wool
$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...
Wool
$775Sale Price|40% Off
4.7x13 Ft One-of-a-Kind Handmade Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very good...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian small runner 2'7'' x 5'7''
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug, 8'8 x 9'9 Hand-Woven Angora Wool, Turkish Design, 1900
Located in New York, NY
8'8 x 9'9. The pile of this light colored Oushak carpet is not sheep wool but the much more lustrous, long staple hair of the Angora goat. As a result the light side- dark side contr...
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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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Relaxed Warm Ivory and Red Color Casually Rustic Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak rug, measures: 8'9" x 11'0".
Wool
The Obsidian Reverie: A Vintage Oushak Masterpiece of Nocturnal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79276 Vintage Black Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 10'11. Commanding attention with its deep, obsidian field, this hand-knotted wool vintage black Oushak rug fro...
Wool
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This captivating vintage Turkish Oushak runner with modern traditional style features a refined composition highlighting its time-softened colors, gorgeous patina and rich waves of a...
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield stylized center medallion with central floral bouquet in sharp serrated lightening contour. Corner spandrel overlays reciprocate the contour of the main medallion. Main bor...
Wool, Cotton
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: 12' 10" x 18' 1"
Wool
The Anatolian Crown: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79683 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'05 x 18'08. The Anatolian Crown: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegance. This hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug, w...
Wool
$3,360
Vintage Kurdish Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53895 Neutral Vintage Kurdish Rug Runner, 03'00 x 13'06. Crafted by Kurdish Herki tribes residing in eastern Turkey, notably in the Hakkari province, K...
Wool
9x12 Light Blue Tree Of Life Birds Peacock Garden Handmade Wool Rug ( JC-13192 )
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
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74095 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'07 x 10'08. Like the warm embrace of twilight over Anatolia’s rolling hills, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes a timeless ...
Wool
$12,208Sale Price|20% Off
A Golden Garden: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
73138 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'07 x 12'09. Woven in western Anatolia during the Late 19th Century, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug captures ...
Wool
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50669 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Rustic Style 03'07 x 06'06. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features an ornate centre medallion...
Wool
$2,879Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Rustic Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53213 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery rug with Rustic Arts & Crafts style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug features a stepped diamond-shaped medallion with p...
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Vintage Blue Turkish Wool Rug Pillow Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
53639 Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow Cover, 01'05 x 01'06. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish rug pillow cover encapsulates a profound blend of nomadic allure and contemporary aesthe...
Wool
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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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Rustic Sensibility Meets Weathered Finesse
Located in Dallas, TX
53722 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'06 x 06'00. Rustic sensibility meets weathered finesse in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The botanical ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
53691 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 7'05 x 12'10. Showcasing effortless beauty and soft, bespoke vibes, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug beautifully embodies romantic c...
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Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Turkish Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Pink Rug Borlou
Located in Wembley, GB
This Turkish Borlou woven rug is a decorative floral rug ideal for clients who are searching for muted colors and all over design. This is an example of a carpet rug from 1880s and is in excellent condition. These wool rugs would complement your home as floor rugs. These large rugs look beautiful and would stand out as bedroom rugs and living room rugs. These washable rugs...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50728 Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Tribal Style. Impeccable woven from soft, silky wool and featuring luminous colors, this vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner i...
Wool
Modern Gray Oushak Style Handmade Floral Motif Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Square Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a gray field. This Oushak rug has a beige designed frame and blue accents all over a gorgeous floral design. This rug mea...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Bohemian Swedish Gustavian Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52933 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Bohemian Swedish Gustavian Farmhouse style. Soft, bespoke vibes meet a bohemian Swedish Gustavian farmhouse style in this hand knotted wool vint...
Wool
$21,599Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Gold, Coral, Green, Taupe
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
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Sky Blue, Lavender and Cognac Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 1'9 x 2'11 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Sky Blue, Lavender and Cognac Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/EN-216, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940. A be...
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Multicolor Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug Wool with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This rug has a designed frame with pink, red, and gray accent colors in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral...
Wool
Nice antique distressed European rug oushak design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century large European rug with a design of the antique Turkish oushak rugs and nice colours with a red background and green, purple, brown, yellow and white, en...
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak accent rug. Definitely in the 1920’s Mahal style, with a central palmette axis and rounded arabesques and more palmettes and curving leaves, this Oushak has...
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Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug Persian Revival Wagireh Door Mat Carpet Natural Dye
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
Antique Angora Turkish Oushak Rug in Rust, Blue, and Golden Ivory 11'4 x 16'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 11'4 x 16'6 Antique Angora Turkish Oushak Rug in Rust, Blue, and Golden Ivory 11'4 x 16'6. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/V21-0104, country of origin / type: Turkey / Angora Oush...
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The Anatolian Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Poised Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
51788 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'06 x 09'02. The Anatolian Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Poised Grandeur. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug car...
Wool
Vintage Blue Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
52256 Vintage Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 04’07 x 07’06. Combining elements of Modern Rustic style with a sense of relaxed refinement, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug ...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet. A stepped ivory cartouche-form medallion is set on a soft medium brownfield surrounded by lesser rayed and square abstract motives and sup...
Wool
New Grayish-Blue Oushak Square Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31059 Modern Gray Square Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 08'09. This enchanting hand-knotted wool Oushak rug features a modern twist on traditional design, bringing an elegant touch to any space...
Wool
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...
Wool