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.
Late 19th Century Turkish Kula Tree of Life Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The town of Kula in western Anatolia (Turkey) is located between the city of Oushak and the port of Smyrna (Izmir). This area primarily produced prayer rugs in mellow and subdued co...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug has a Caucasian air with its rich red field and stepped, medallion with equally stepped pendant finials. It is detailed in ivory, light blue, o...
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Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.51 and Orientel Rugs, Volume 4 Turkish,...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug. A serrated edge hexagonal mauve medallion sprouts four large, aggressive diagonal leaves which match those emanating from the quarter corners in t...
Wool
$966Sale Price|25% Off
4'10"x6'9" Pecan Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pecan Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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$1,049Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7'1" Lime Green Zero Pile Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lime Green, Zero Pile, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$1,032Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7'1" Lime Green Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lime Green, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$978Sale Price|25% Off
4'10"x6'10" Ivory Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lace White, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$1,002Sale Price|25% Off
4'10"x7' Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$1,007Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7' Green Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fern Green, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$407Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'7" Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$582Sale Price|30% Off
4x7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug with Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Spanish Oushak Rug, circa 1930
Located in Morton Grove, IL
This carpet is hand woven in spain. The technique of early spanish carpets differ radically from that of the carpets of other lands. The single-warp technique makes this carpet have ...
Wool
$978Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7' Soybean Yellow Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Soybean Yellow, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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$950Sale Price|25% Off
4'9"x6'9" Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
4'10"x7'4" Coral Orange Anatolian Village Design Zero Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Amber Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
$2,277Sale Price|25% Off
7'9"x10' Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Zero Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
Wool
$2,286Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'9" Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$5,005Sale Price|25% Off
11'7"x14'7" Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Zero Pile Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Zero Pile, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$5,070Sale Price|25% Off
11'8"x14'8" Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
Wool
$3,996Sale Price|25% Off
9'9"x14' Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$5,156Sale Price|25% Off
11'8"x15' Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$4,137Sale Price|25% Off
10'x14'1" Misty Gray Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Small Floral Runner
Located in New York, NY
a Hand-knotted Turkish Oushak runner featuring a luminous golden yellow field with soft abrash and restrained floral motifs in brick red and ivory. The open composition and relaxed d...
Wool
$3,981Sale Price|25% Off
9'10"x13'8" Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
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$3,951Sale Price|25% Off
9'7"x14' Ivory Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bone White, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$966Sale Price|25% Off
4'10"x6'9" Pebble Brown Hand Knotted Anatolian Village Design Wool Zero Pile Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pebble Brown, Hand Knotted, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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$983Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'9" Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Hand Knotted, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
Wool
$978Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7' Sand Brown Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Croissant Brown, Hand Knotted, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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$466Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5'3" Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$479Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x5'3" Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$945Sale Price|25% Off
4'8"x7' Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cerulean Blue, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
Wool
$686Sale Price|25% Off
4'x6' Light Blue Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$995Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'10" Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Hand Knotted, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
Wool
$995Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'10" Irish Brown Anatolian Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
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$1,068Sale Price|25% Off
5'x7'4" Fern Green Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fern Green, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$950Sale Price|25% Off
4'9"x6'9" Beaver Brown Anatolian Village Design Zero Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beaver Brown, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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$2,181Sale Price|25% Off
7'9"x9'6" Coral Red Anatolian Village Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Red, Anatolian Village Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tr...
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Antique Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Ivory Field, Turkey, Circa 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Oushak rug has a shaded ivory field with a central stepped lozenge medallion containing a flowerhead issuing soft-grey hooked stems surrounded by a variety ...
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3x10 Ft Dark Green Tree Of Life Oushak Hand Knotted Runner Rug ( G - 15624 )
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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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Ivory Rug - c. 1880 (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of Anatolian artistry, this monumental antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1880, radiates the quiet majesty and enduring sophistication for which classical Oushak w...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Ivory, Sage, and Soft Gold 12x15
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the elegance of this Modern Oushak style area rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a sophisticated distressed pattern that modernizes traditional ...
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$843Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x10'6" Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Oriental 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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$2,538Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'7" Cadet Gray Finer Peshawar Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Finer Peshawar with Faded Colors, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving ...
Wool
$2,416Sale Price|25% Off
8'4"x9'8" Cloud Gray, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Natural Dyes Soft Wool, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Motifs, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transition...
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$1,559Sale Price|25% Off
6'x8'8" Denim Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Fine Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Fine Peshawar with Geometric Design Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months...
Wool
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
Mauve and Blue Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6'11" x 10'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This 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 color pale...
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$4,668Sale Price|25% Off
9'8"x13'5" Denim Blue, Soft Wool Hand Knotted White Wash Peshawar, Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Soft Wool Hand Knotted White Wash Peshawar, Natural Dyes Densely Woven, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
Wool
$4,789Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15'5" Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with Faded Out Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$4,659Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15' Ivory Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Afghan Angora Oushak with Faded Out Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
Wool
$7,950Sale Price|25% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray and Muted Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 9'9" x 13'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray and Muted Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 9'9" x 13'3" This 9'9" x 13'3" Turkish Oushak rug features a refined interplay of soft gray and muted beige, accented with...
Wool
$1,046Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x11'3" White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
White Wash Peshawar with Faded Colors Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Prim...
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2'x3' Olive Green Wool Foundation Afghan Angora Oushak Mat 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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Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug – Muted Pastel Floral Transitional
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this beautiful, hand-knotted Modern Oushak-style rug. Made from high-quality wool, it has an open field design inspired by classic Anatolian patterns, updated...
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Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Herki Rug from Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraq. Its rare and beautiful color composition makes it a unique piece of art. Iraqi Kurds are mainly concent...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Modern Oushak Style Area Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool – Muted Blue, Soft Peach & Sand
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak Style wool rug, inspired by timeless Anatolian designs. Its spacious layout features oversized palmettes and floral sprays, w...
Wool
$11,199Sale Price|20% Off
1900's Antique Ivory Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Mediterranean Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73883 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. Step into a world of cultivated splendor with this exquisite early 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug—an heirloom of A...
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2'1"x3'3" Sea Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Mat 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...
Wool
Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 5' x 6'8
Located in New York, NY
5' x 6'8. Handwoven in Turkey where rug weaving is the culture rather than a business. Rugs from Turkey are known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and warm...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Runner Rug in Gray with Cream White Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, and originating from India, this 3x12 contemporary runner rug is inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rug designs. On the Design: Connoisse...
Wool, Silk