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.
$4,900Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Oushak Tree of Life Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80677 New Contemporary Oushak Tree of Life Rug 08'00 x 09'07. Give the look of woven wonders and decorative elegance with this hand-knotted wool conte...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton
$4,101Sale Price|20% Off
12'x14'9" Gray Supple Collection Oushak All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Supple Collection, Oushak All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Shiny Wool Pile, Vegetable Dyes, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
Wool
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
8'5"x9'7" Ivory Washed Out Peshawar with All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pristine White, Washed Out Peshawar with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pri...
Wool
Slate Blue Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Transitional Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak-style wool rug. Featuring a deep slate blue field, this piece is masterfully hand-knotted to balance classic inspired ...
Wool
Handwoven Solid Abaca Fiber Rug Natural Tan & Beige Ribbed Weave Rug Customize
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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1850s Antique Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug - 12'10'' X 7'10''
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
$4,819Sale Price|20% Off
8'1"x10'1" Sage Green Wool Hand Knotted Trellis Borderless Garden Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Trellis Borderless Garden Design, Agra, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$4,319Sale Price|40% Off
9x11.3 ft Hand Knotted Large Area Rug. Floral Patterned Beige Living Room 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
Room Sized Contemporary Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly combines modern design with the timeless appeal of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan-beige background, a...
Wool
$992Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x6' Ivory Oushak Design Hand Knotted Pure Silk & Textured Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory and Blue, Oushak Design, Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Silk with Textured Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
$996Sale Price|20% Off
5'x7'1" Tan Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Hand Knotted, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
Wool
$3,033Sale Price|20% Off
6'2"x9' Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
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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
$1,561Sale Price|40% Off
5.7x7.7 ft Hand Knotted Floral Area Rug with Light Blue Field and Ivory Border
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
Large Oushak Style Turkish Rug - Oversized 15 x 10 ft Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Oversized Vintage Oushak Style Rug 10x15 ft – Djoharian Collection About This Piece Worn to Perfection – An Oversized Vintage Turkish Oushak Style Rug with Authentic Character. Th...
Wool
$6,406Sale Price|20% Off
9'x12' Whisper Pink Ziegler Mahal Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Zero Pile Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Whisper Pink, Ziegler Mahal Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Zero Pile, Distressed, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Prima...
Wool
Early 20th Century Red and Beige Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Red and Beige Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1900 A muted beige field with a faint central medallion, surrounded by scattered floral and botanic...
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1890s Gray and Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 9'7" x 11'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 9'7" x 11'3" (115 x 135 in), in gray and blue tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Goo...
Wool
$336Sale Price|20% Off
2'1"x3' Green Hand Knotted Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
$192Sale Price|20% Off
2'2"x3'2" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
6'1"x9'3" Tan Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
Wool
$814Sale Price|20% Off
3'1"x4'10" Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$799Sale Price|20% Off
4'x5'3" Beige Stone Wash Peshawar with Geometric Medallion Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige Stone Wash Peshawar with Geometric Medallion Design Hand Knotted Soft Afghan Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months ...
Wool
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Old Vintage Yuruk Nomadic Rug, Handwoven Yoruk Nomad Turkish Square Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This striking vintage Yuruk rug, woven in the 1990s, embodies the bold aesthetic and nomadic spirit of Anatolia’s Yuruk tribes. Its vivid palette of terracotta red, deep indigo, ivor...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$588Sale Price|20% Off
2'7"x8'1" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
Wool
1910s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 4'1" x 6'7"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1910 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 4'1" x 6'7" (49 x 79 in), in red tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. ...
Wool
$842Sale Price|20% Off
3'1"x5' Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
12x17 Transitional Turkish Oushak Inspired Rug Neutral Ivory and Blue Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak style rug. Hand-knotted from durable wool, it features a classic oversized palmette and floral vine pattern in a muted pastel palette. The ...
Wool
$4,688Sale Price|20% Off
8'4"x11'4" Blue Broken and Erased Zoroastrian Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Aegean Blue, Broken and Erased Zoroastrian Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Distressed, Sheared Low, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
Wool
$4,345Sale Price|20% Off
8'1"x9'10" Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$5,780Sale Price|20% Off
9'x11'9" Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$4,539Sale Price|20% Off
8'3"x11' Blue Broken & Erased Zoroastrian Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Aegean Blue, Broken and Erased Zoroastrian Design, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Distressed, Sheared Low, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
Wool
$1,913Sale Price|20% Off
5'x7' Green Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Hand Knotted, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Orange Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
53150 Rustic Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'07 x 06'08. Effortless beauty and romantic connotations meet soft, bespoke vibes with a Swedish farmhouse cottage style in this hand knot...
Wool
Victorian Oushak Lt Blue, Ivory, and Tan Wool Rug 9'x16'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug exemplifies the enduring elegance of Ziegler design with a refined and contemporary twist. Featuring a serene blue field richly adorned with an intricate a...
Wool
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
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.2. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,879Sale Price|40% Off
8x9.7 ft Hand Knotted Floral Rug, Beige and Light Blue Area Rug, 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
Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Classy yet gorgeous. This will never be an absurd choice to style your home with our Oushak revival. Meticulously designed with subtle blooming florals and elements. Surprisingly bea...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Carpet with Dragon and Phoenix - Museum Piece Revival - Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This 15th-century carpet in the Museum of Islamic Art - Berlin, showing the battle of the dragon and the phoenix, is one of the most crucial animal carpets of the early Ottoman perio...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Alriz Collection Antique Soft Tones all over design oushak rug early 20th cent.
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Antique Oushak rug early 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 dist...
Wool
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)
Wool
$207Sale Price|40% Off
1.7x3 Ft Vintage Accent Rug in Muted Colors, Hand-Knotted Door Mat, Seat Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A handmade vintage Turkish area rug, finely hand-knotted with an even medium wool pile on a durable cotton foundation. This authentic vintage Turkish rug features a softly faded cent...
Wool, Cotton
Unique Subtle Patterned Oushak Wool Rug 9'2''x12'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug from Pakistan is a perfect blend of classic artistry and timeless elegance. Measuring approximately 9'2" x 12'2", the rug features a traditional ...
Wool
2'7"x4' Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heigh...
Wool
Vintage Blue & Red Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74925 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'09 X 11'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug with modern tribal style features three medallions each filled with stylized flower...
Wool
Antique Orange Floral Oushak Rug from Turkey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Oushak Rug features a muted-orange field with an overall angular polychrome flowerheads, serrated leaves, and flowerheads, in a shaded moss-green border of angular flora...
Wool
$16,200
Fine Silk Oushak Rug 9'x12'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Elevate your interior with the exquisite craftsmanship of this traditional hand-knotted silk rug. Featuring a Oushak design in subtle ivory and grey tones, this rug exudes elegance a...
Silk
$1,689Sale Price|40% Off
8x10 ft Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug, Oushak Navy Blue Floral Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring bold color and distinctive Oushak character to your home with this handmade Oushak wool area rug, hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans. Crafted from a quality blend of 80%...
Wool, Cotton
$726Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x8 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Beige Kitchen Runner Rug. Handmade Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless warmth, texture, and artisan craftsmanship to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Expertly crafted usi...
Wool
$3,959Sale Price|40% Off
9x12.2 ft Hand Knotted Floral Turkish Area Rug with Black Field and Ivory Border
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
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 ...
Wool
$2,454Sale Price|40% Off
8x8.6 ft Hand Knotted Square Oushak Wool Area Rug. Navy Blue, Beige 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
$11,000
Antique Oushak Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Oushak rug Measurement: 9'9" x 12'4".
Wool
Modern Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Floral Design in Yellow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a yellow field. This Oushak rug has a blue frame and yellow, gray, and pink accents layout a gorgeous tribal floral design. Thi...
Wool
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
8'1"x9'7" Brown Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Almond Brown, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Wool