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.
Antique Oversized Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Geometric Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant antique Turkish Oushak oversized rug, handwoven in wool circa 1880–1920, measuring 14x17. This piece exemplifies the refined, decorative character that has made Oushak car...
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$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Knotted Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 4'11 X 6'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand knotted Oushak made in wool with a field is backed by a ivory color, with a light blue border, etched with elegant golden/brown branches. The arabesque-like design brings splashes of light blue, cognac, and reddish brown color. Measures: 4'11 x 6'10 Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-8252 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Authentic Oushak, Persian Rug, Afghan Oushak Rug, Medallion Oushak Rug, Authentic Persian Rug...
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$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...
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Very Large Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet in Cream, Gold, Green, Orange and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Remarkable Large Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet in silver/Ivory, gold, light green, taupe, Salmon, yellow and orange, Rug/VR-7984 Measures: 16'7 x 21'7 The grand scale of this magn...
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Ararat Rugs Carpet with Two Medallions Anatolian Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.135. This exceptionally elegant, large medallion-pat...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven. This town has been a major weaving center for rug production since the reign of the Ottoman Empire (July, 1299 – October, 1923) up to the current day. This Empire is widely considered to have been the most powerful in the world under the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet With All-Over Design In Red, Taupe, and Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet With All-Over Design In Red, Taupe, and Orange. Keivan Woven Arts; rug G-0901, Country of Origin: Turkey Type: Antique Oushak Design: Floral, Sub-Geomet...
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$6,900Sale Price|21% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue and Cream colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This geometric Turkish Oushak carpet rests beautifully upon an ivory background with a cream border. A blue outlined medallion takes center stage and is well balanced by four organic...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 5'0" × 7'5" (152 × 226 cm) This antique Turkish Oushak rug is a graceful example of Anatolian craftsmanship, exuding the understated elegance and rus...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Cream and Soft Taupe with Delicate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'7 x 10'1. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Cream and Soft Taupe with Delicate Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-140427, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 11'6" × 18'0" (350 × 548 cm) This striking antique Turkish Oushak rug masterfully captures the richness of Anatolian weaving heritage...
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$11,000Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Turkish Rug with European Design in Various Shades of Lavender and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful rug from mid-20th century Turkey features a traditionally European design. The faint cream ground is home to the elaborate center medallion and surrounding floral moti...
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Ararat Rugs Sailer Sarkisla Carpet 17th Century Anatolian Revival, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993, no. 214. This is a series of medallions-designed rugs...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Oushak Rug with Pastel Colors in Tan, Green, Butter Yellow, and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oushak Vintage Rug with Pastel Colors in Tan, Green, Butter Yellow, pink and Peach. Keivan Woven Arts, Rug EN-15526, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century...
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$2,375Sale Price|25% Off
4'x11'9" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green , Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
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$47,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Pale 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...
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Vibrant Turkish Vintage Runner in Faded Red, Coral, Orange, Pink and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish runner with bright colors, rug tu-trs-176025, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 This fun and vibrant Oushak runner from 1950s features a unique vertical ...
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All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15415, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950. Measures: 7'...
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$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Gray Field, Pink Borders
Located in New York, NY
The gray field supports a sandy-straw Persianate odctogramme medallion with club-head pendants and a sand radiating leaf center. Palmettes and flower sprays in the field. En suite co...
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Turkish Muted Colored Oushak Rug is Subdued Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Muted Colored Oushak Rug is Subdued Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15128, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 Measures: 2'7 x 4'2 This vintag...
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$3,900Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Warm Brick Red and Cream with Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'1 x 7'11. Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Warm Brick Red and Cream with Central Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / rug NA-41519, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, cir...
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Medallion Designed Modern Oushak with Blue Background and Cream Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 3'11 Medallion Designed Modern Oushak with Blue Background and Cream Border. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-12400, Early 21st Century. This modern Oushak features large...
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Turkish Vintage Oushak Runner with Tribal Medallion Design in Orange and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 13'3 Turkish vintage oushak runner with Tribal Medallion Design in orange and ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-4685, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak,...
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ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Now on sale, reduced from $1,780! :: Center medallion with trefoil end finials atop an open field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main meda...
Wool, Cotton
Large Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Red, Taupe, and Soft Aqua Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'9 x 15'5. Large Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Red, Taupe, and Soft Aqua Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179982, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kars, circa...
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Colorful vintage Turkish Oushak Long runner in Purple & Plum background
Located in Atlanta, GA
colorful vintage Turkish Oushak runner with geometric design, rug en-165655, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 This vintage Oushak runner (circa mid-20th centur...
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Alriz collection Antique soft tones all over design oushak rug early 20th cent.
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
antique Oushak rug early to 20th century with warm color palette dominated by soft golds, saffron yellows, and muted oranges. The central field is a golden yellow, with faded and d...
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$2,024Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige and Orange Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
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Traditional Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Orange & Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Oushak runner with traditional medallions and elegant traditional medallion design. Keivan Woven Arts, rug en-165661, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak Measures: 2'7...
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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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Vintage Turkish Kars Rug with Floral Medallion in Camel, Tan, Taupe and Grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Kars rug with floral medallion in camel, tan, taupe, grey, cream, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179950, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak/Kars, circa 1950 M...
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$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4'11" x 9'7"
Located in Evanston, IL
The Ghiordes captured the hearts of European collectors in the 1700s. Ture s, highly decorative spandrel and gorgeous monochromatic fields. These stunning rugs are typically made fr...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Dramatic contour center medallion with concentric inner quatrefoil oriented minor medallion adorned by palmette finials surrounded by a shadow-like suggested outer medallion compr...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak with All-Over Muted Tones of Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures 4'5 x 7'0 The taupe-sandy color field homes a muted central medallion decorated in muted blue and pink. Tones of faded light green can be found within the details of the field. Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Medallion, Floral Medallion, All-Over, Floral; Keivan Woven Arts; rug EN-142089; Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak with All-Over Muted Tones of Pink and Neutrals; Turkish Rug, Authentic Turkish Rug, Oushak Rug, Oushak Medallion Rug, Turkish Medallion Rug...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Tribal Rug with Medallion and Geometric Florals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'1 x 8'10. Antique Turkish Oushak tribal rug with medallion and geometric florals. Keivan Woven Arts / rug NA-54747, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-2...
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Blue and Brown Oushak Vintage Rug from Turkey with Geometric Layered Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blue and brown Oushak vintage rug from Turkey with Geometric Layered Medallion, Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-VEY-17, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century ...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Understated Design and Muted Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Understated Design and Muted Tones. Muted Vintage Oushak from Turkey, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ EN-115823, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ...
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20th Century Turkish Beige Stylized Floral Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Turkish Beige Stylized Floral Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1900 Handwoven All over design with border 16'9" x 12'7" (511 x 384 cm)
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Red, Blue/Gray Border, L. Green, Yellow & Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square shape Antique Turkish Oushak rug in red background, gray border, yellow, Orange and light green. Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-146, country of origin ...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Square Wool Rug, Red Allover Field, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The blood red field displays a five alternating column pattern of hooked ragged palmettes alternating with boteh accented Yaprak (leaf) diamonds. Accents in lemon,palegree and ecru. ...
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$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gallery Oushak Rug With Floral Medallions in Earthy Tones and Lavender
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Gallery Oushak Rug With Floral Medallions in Earthy Tones and Lavender. Keivan Woven Arts / rug OSM-09, country of origin / type: Turkey / Ousha...
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$31,785Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Turkish Floral Oushak Rug in Cream, Rust Red, Orange and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Floral Oushak Rug in Cream, Rust Red, Orange and Green, Rug 17-0103, Origin/Turkey. This finely woven antique large Oushak rug...
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$6,374Sale Price|25% Off
10'2"x14'2" Light Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Oversized shadow medallion with hook and latch design relief bearing interior seed and germinating finials atop an open field with stepped serrated contour corner spandrels bearing f...
Wool, Cotton
Geometric Design Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Beautiful Soft Red and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'2 x 11'1. Red tribal medallion design Oushak vintage rug from Turkey. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-MTU-4933, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940. This m...
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$39,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kars Tribal Medallion Runner in Camel, Brown, and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'6 x 10'11 This Kars Oushak features a triple center medallion with an overall geometric design scheme. The camel colored background homes three large tribal medallions...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Geometric Runner with in Light Orange and Rainbow Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oushak vintage rug from Turkey with multicolored Medallion design, colors include Orange, Purple/lavender, pink, green, light blue rug en-165996, country of origin / type: Turkey / O...
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19th Century Oushak with Tribal Design in Orange Red, Blue, L. Green, Ice Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square size 19th century antique Oushak, Keivan Woven Arts / rug C-0532, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 19th century Oushak. Antique Oushak with Tribal Design in Br...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted by hand using hand knotting techniques, this Turkish Oushak rug is an antique unlike any other. This piece comes with brilliant medallions down the center field ...
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$2,080Sale Price|25% Off
4'1"x10'1" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Laurel Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug On A Blue Background and Orange-Red Color Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug On A Blue Background and Orange-Red Color Border. Keivan Woven Arts / rug BHR-1, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Early-20th century. Mea...
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Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Blue and Cream Accents on a Warm Mocha Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'3 x 8'11. Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Blue and Cream Accents on a Warm Mocha Field. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-UGU-3342, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ci...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Coral Red Field and Pale Gold Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'2 x 9'10. Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Coral Red Field and Pale Gold Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EL-14703, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1920...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Coral, Ivory and Soft Blue Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'5 x 11'5 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Coral, Ivory and Soft Blue Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/CHRT-1, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1900. A be...
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$28,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Coral Field, Gold and Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
Turkish carpet from Oushak with a combination of soft colors on a all-over design. Finely woven, having the most superb wool found in the mountains of Anatolia. Measures: 12' x 14'6".
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Vintage Turkish Kars Rug in Brown Background with Unique Row of Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brown background Vintage Turkish Kars Rug in Mocha, ivory, brown, pale green, cream and taupe, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ EN-179779, country of o...
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$4,992Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Red Outer Field, Ecru Borders and Ecru Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This rather sharply drawn piece shows a beige and ecru inner field and a red outer field especially evident in the palmette-filled corners. Sharp serrated edges to the field and meda...
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Hand-Woven Antique Late 19th Century Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The ivory field with a central tomato-red cusped medallion issuing angular palmette and flower head vine, in a broad tomato-red border containing sandy-yellow and ivory palmette vine between ivory meandering floral vine stripes, plain outer ivory stripe. About Antique Oushak Rugs: Oushak (or Ushak) rugs originate from the small town of Oushak in west-central Anatolia, which is located just south of modern-day Istanbul, Turkey. Oushak has been a center of production for Turkish rugs since the beginning of the Ottoman Empire...
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$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug with Fine Handspun Wool in All Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine Turkish Oushak rug with gray blue border and neutral color palette and all-over flower design, rug EN-179691, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak This hand Knotted, han...
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