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.
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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...
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$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
The Crimson Embrace: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Fertility and Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
50722 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'10 x 08'00. The Crimson Embrace: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Fertility and Harmony. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak...
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$1,116Sale Price|20% 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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Semi Old Konya Ladik Rug Wool Hand Knotted Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Ladik Semi-old Carpet from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible carpet has wonderful special pastel colo...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory, Blue & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 6' x 8'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory, Blue & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 6' x 8'9" This 6' x 8'9" Turkish Oushak rug is a handwoven wool masterpiece featuring a calming, neutral palette of ivory, ...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Slate Blue & Cream Floral
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak style rug blends traditional Turkish design with a contemporary, airy color palette. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features an expansive slate-grey f...
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Antique Distressed Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century Oushak rug with a decorative central medallion design and a red field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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1890s Multicolor Antique Tribal Geometric Turkish Oushak Kilim Sivas Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Sivas Kilim ( 6'4" x 11'4" - 193 x 345 ) Antique Kilim – Oushak Turkish Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This excepti...
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10x14 Muted Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug With Botanical motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak style rug blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features an open-field layout with oversized palmettes and ...
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$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
The Noble Ottoman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54155 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'04 x 07'04. The Noble Ottoman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Courtly Grace. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug possesses...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th crab design Antique Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4657 size 7' 1" x 9' 7" (216 x 292 cm)
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20th Century Vintage Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...
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Ararat Rugs The Original Color Chart Rug, Turkish Carpet, Natural Dyed Cartela
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Color Chart Rug from Ararat Rugs, a masterpiece that exemplifies the rich tradition of natural dyeing and expert craftsmanship. This rug is meticulously handwoven wit...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Artisan Hand-Knotted Turkish Style Oushak Rug - Neutral Sand & Earth Tone 12x18
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your living space with the elegance of this Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a sand-toned field adorned with oversized geometr...
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$2,944Sale Price|20% Off
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
12x15 Muted Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Soft Sage & Peach
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Combining traditional Turkish design motifs with a contemporary, desaturated color palette, this piece...
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$2,733Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Birds of Paradise Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Wide Runner Rug 5'11" x 11'10"
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...
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$1,252Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x6'1" Beau Blue Sickle Leaf Design Hand Knotted Zero Pile Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Sickle Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Cropped Low and Antique Finish, Natural Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...
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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...
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$699Sale Price|40% Off
5.4x7.7 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Kyseri Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s with a beautiful, nuanced color palette of soft, neutral tones including stone beige, light brown, very light sage green as we...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Medallions in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with floral medallions, Keivan Woven Arts / rug en-140350, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940. This vintage Oushak runner features...
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$1,048Sale Price|40% Off
4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very good condition, professional...
Wool, Cotton
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51685, vintage Turkish Oushak accent rug, entry or foyer rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian history and refined colors, t...
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$1,161Sale Price|20% Off
4'x10'8" Beau Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Wide Gallery Runner 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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$718Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Turkish Rug in Burgundy & Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from Western Anatolia boasts a curvilinear medallion in ivory against a field in burgundy, filled densely with swirling leafy vine...
Wool, Cotton
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...
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Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Multicolor Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
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$10,510Sale Price|20% Off
12'x12' Powder Blue Sultanabad Reimagined Hand Knotted Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder Blue, Sultanabad Reimagined with Orange Leafs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Zero Pile, Cropped Thin, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
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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...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 3' x 6'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 3' x 6'3" Bring warmth and charm to your home with this stunning Blue & Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish O...
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Antique Caucasian Runner Rug Caucasus Natural Wool Geometric Medallion Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique runner rug from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of all the rugs of the oriental world, it is the work of the Caucasian weavers ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind vintage Turkish rug 1'4'' x 3'2''
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Turkish Oushak Rug Cream & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6' x 9'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Cream & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6' x 9'5" This Turkish Oushak rug showcases a soothing blend of cream, powder blue, soft gray, and subtle hints of light sage gree...
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$1,488Sale Price|40% Off
7x10 Ft One-of-a-kind Vintage Handknotted Area Rug. Traditional Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted vintage rug from Turkey in a soft, faded color palette of navy blue, peach, beige, taupe, aqua and mint green. Measures: 7 x 10 Ft. Low wool pile on cotton fou...
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Transitional Oushak Style Area Rug - Neutral Pastel Turkish Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite Modern Oushak Style rug, hand-knotted from premium wool. Its blend of geometric medallions and a desaturated palette delivers a "new traditiona...
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$6,125Sale Price|30% Off
10.7x12.4 ft Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Origin good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professiona...
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$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4' x 5'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
This charming antique Oushak rug displays the soft, decorative character that has made early Turkish Oushaks highly sought after by designers and collectors. The rug features a warm ...
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$3,472Sale Price|20% Off
The Whispering Medallion: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug of Serene Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52810 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'11 x 09'04. Bathed in the soft, whispering light of time, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is an ode to refinement and restraint...
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28 x 14 ft Palatial Size Rug Contemporary in Style of Farahan Grey Blue Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
DJOHARIAN DESIGN — Palatial Farahan Monumental Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Oversized Afghan Craftsmanship Persian Farahan Revival A Rug That Commands a Room — and Fills It Some rugs de...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet. The unusual abrashed light blue ground shows a three column Yaprak (‘Leaf’) and two column palmette pattern accented in sky blue, ru...
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The Verdant Sanctuary: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54187 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 13'10. The Verdant Sanctuary: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Ou...
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Multicolor Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5' x 6'8"
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...
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Bobyrug’s nice large vintage Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful large vintage Turkish Anatolian rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with a blue navy white and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation ...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Medallion in Ivory, Camel, and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'6 x 8'4. Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with tribal medallion in ivory, camel and gray. Keivan Woven Arts / rug en-4372, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid...
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Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
9x12 Beige Blue Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 15804 )
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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small mid century Turkish Yastik rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish Yastik rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colours with a red, dark blue , orange , green, black and white , entirely hand knotted with wool on ...
Wool, Cotton
Muted Turkish Oushak Rug with Medallion in Shades of Taupe, Light Brown & Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Muted Turkish Oushak rug with medallion design and floral pattern. rug en-141693, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century This Turkish Oushak carpet (circ...
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The Blushed Procession: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Ceremony
Located in Dallas, TX
54154 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'06 x 11'09. The Blushed Procession: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Ceremony. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug car...
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The Gilded Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Whispered Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54163 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'08 x 09'03. The Gilded Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Whispered Grandeur. There are rugs that command attention, and there are ...
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9x12 Rust Traditional Persian Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 15794 )
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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$3,254Sale Price|20% Off
8'x9'8" Blue Snowflake Geometric Design Hand Made Berber Influence Peshawar Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fine Peshawar, 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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$1,481Sale Price|40% Off
6.5x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Melas Rug for Farmhouse Decor, 100% Wool
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-...
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Ararat Rugs Diamond and Flowers Lattice Wagireh Rug Modern Turkish Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This rug’s design is composed of diamond and flower rows pattern, filling the field elegantly. These kinds of rugs have often been described as wagirehs or samplers and were said to ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$6,750
Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 21st century-long and narrow Turkish Oushak runner. Lightfield with other soft casual tones. The rug was made from 100 % vegetable dyed ...
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$999Sale Price|20% Off
The Anatolian Enigma: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
53095 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'10 x 08'02. The Anatolian Enigma: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug ca...
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Contemporary Abstract Ikat Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Earthy Taupe
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated modern wool rug, featuring a masterful blend of traditional Ikat-inspired motifs and contemporary abstract design. Hand-knotted with...
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1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53917 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner enchants with a striking balance of vibrant and subdued colors, s...
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19th Century Antique Karabagh Rug, Caucasus Kazak Karabakh Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Kazak rug from the late 19th century, Karabakh region, Caucasus area. Experience the rich heritage and artistry of our antique Kazak Karabagh Caucasian rug, a ma...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1950’s Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50760 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 07'00. Step into a world where heritage and artistry converge in a rare and majestic expression of Turkish weaving mastery. This hand-knotte...
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