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.
Ararat Rugs Carpet with Two Medallions 17th C Anatolian 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.135. This exceptionally elegant, large medallion...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Oushak Handmade Tribal Floral Oversize Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Oushak rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous Tribal floral pattern design. This rug measures: 11'9" x 16'...
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Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little Turkish, Transylvanian double mihrab design rug with pretty colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury an...
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$3,451Sale Price|25% Off
8'1"x10'1" Brown Pomegranate Khotan Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Vanilla Brown, Pomegranate Khotan Design, Tone on Tone, Zero Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Dense Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Wool
$28,875Sale Price|25% Off
Oversized 12x25 Modern Turkish Oushak Rug in Red Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
Strikingly oversized 12x25 modern Turkish Oushak rug, hand-knotted in lustrous wool with a vivid red field and intricate geometric-floral motifs. Featuring a soft abrash and a light ...
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Ararat Rugs Modern Design Gabbeh Rug, Persian Mid-Century Design Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Gabbeh rug, designed in the 1930s, is a type of handwoven rug that originated from Iran, specifically from the southwestern region known as Fars. The word “Gabbeh” itself means ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Circa 1940 Turkish Oushak Taupe Ivory Area Rug 4'7 x 7'
Located in New York, NY
4'7 X 7'. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at leas...
Wool
$36,750Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Oushak Style Palace Sized Wool Rug Handmade In Beige With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Palace-sized Oushak-style wool rug exemplifies traditional craftsmanship. It features a prominent beige background, intricately adorned with a floral pattern that h...
Wool
$5,607Sale Price|37% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Peach, Ivory, Light Blue, and Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'9 x 9'3 This wonderful medallion Oushak features a soft color palette. The border has flowers connected by vines while the field also features a flower pattern. The co...
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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
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Turkish Kars Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Earthy Brown & Terracotta Geometric
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the grounded, organic warmth of this Hand-Knotted Modern Turkish Kars Wool Rug. Expertly woven in the Kars region of northeastern Turkey—an area famed for its...
Wool
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Turkish Kars Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Earthy Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this striking Modern Turkish Kars wool rug, a masterful blend of traditional Anatolian soul and contemporary geometric art. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans, ...
Wool
$337Sale Price|40% Off
3.6x6.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Accent Rug in Muted Colors
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-...
Wool, Cotton
12x15 Beige Brown Black Geometric Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-9760 )
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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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
$2,550Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Heavenly Gray Afghan Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Square Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Wool
$8,850Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Turkish Kars Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Geometric Medallion Design in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this striking Modern Turkish Kars wool rug, a vibrant blend of traditional Anatolian craftsmanship and contemporary geometric aesthetics. Hand-knotted by s...
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$1,080Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x11'9" Gray Washed Out Peshawar Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone Gray, Washed Out Peshawar with Floral Pattern, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
51470 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'08 x 03'06. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug is a stunning representation of Anatolian weaving artistry, blending rich colors an...
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1890s Traditional Red Diamond Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
"This magnificent Antique Oushak rug, dating to circa 1890, is a premier example of Turkish decorative art. Boasting oversized dimensions of over 12 by 17 feet, it is a statement pie...
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1890s Red Ground Geometric Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th-century Turkish Antique Oushak Rug features a hand-knotted wool, open-field design characterized by soft, muted pastel tones on an ivory ground. The piece showcases la...
Wool
$2,520Sale Price|25% Off
Green and Blue Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6' x 8'4"
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
$14,100Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Contemporary Oushak Handmade Floral Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Turkish rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design. This rug measures: 12'...
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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. Light Oushaks, as here with an oyster tonality, never seem to go out of style. The field displays a disconnected palmette pattern and the ...
Wool
$833Sale Price|40% Off
4x12 ft Vintage Oushak Runner, Hallway Rug Authentic Wool Carpet from Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug in red color. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with even medium wool pile on wool foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is...
Wool
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...
Wool
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
Contemporary Oushak Style Beige Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug beautifully merges contemporary aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Boasting a rich beige backgroun...
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Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5'2" x 8'3"
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
$988Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x11'1" Ivory Hand Knotted Pure Wool Washed Out Peshawar Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavi...
Wool
$4,536Sale Price|25% Off
9'x12' Stone Gray Afghan Wool Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Stone Gray, Afghan Wool Hand Knotted, Fine Peshawar, Heriz Design Small Animal and Human Figurines, Densely Woven Oriental Rug. It has been Knot...
Wool
$621Sale Price|25% Off
4'x6' Oyster White Afghan Angora Oushak Vines Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster White, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Vines Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
Wool
12x15 Muted Ivory Tones Tree Of Life Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G-14780 )
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
$276Sale Price|25% Off
2'2"x3'1" Beige Broken Pattern with Oushak Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige, Broken Pattern with Oushak Design, Borderless, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Fragment, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
$968Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x11'7" Cadet Gray, White Wash Peshawar, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cadet Gray, Natural Dyes, White Wash Peshawar, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary co...
Wool
$943Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x11'8" White Luxurious Wool White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind White Wash Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
Wool
$266Sale Price|25% Off
2'1"x3'1" Brown Broken Pattern with Oushak Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oak Brown, Broken Pattern with Oushak Design, Borderless, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
Wool
$255Sale Price|25% Off
2'x3'1" Mallard Blue Broken Pattern Oushak Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Mallard Blue, Broken Pattern with Oushak Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Camel Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug depicting camels and horsed on an ivory field dated 1973 Details rug no. j3743 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
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New Contemporary Oushak Palace Size Rug with Neoclassic Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80216 New Contemporary Oushak palace size rug with neoclassic Transitional style 12'01 x 17'10. Representing a stylish union of traditional and modern, this new transitional Oushak s...
Wool, Cotton
$1,089Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x10'2" Gray Peshawar Caucasian Akstafa Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Flint Gray, Aryana Collection, Afghan Peshawar with Caucasian Akstafa Design, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
Wool
$1,294Sale Price|25% Off
4'2"x12' Carolina Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Wide 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...
Wool
$345Sale Price|25% Off
2'x3' Gray Mughal Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ash Gray, Mughal Design, Pure Silk With Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Sample Mat Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitiona...
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The Timeless Earthen Reverie: A Biophilic Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
79531 Vintage Indian Oushak Rug, 09'01 x 11'09. There is a cultivated restraint to this hand-knotted wool vintage Oushak rug—an elegance that whispers rather than declares. Woven in ...
Wool
$831Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x9'5" Gray, Afghan Wool Hand Knotted, Angora Ushak Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Afghan Wool Hand Knotted, Angora Ushak with Colorful Motifs Natural Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months i...
Wool
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...
Wool
Turkish Vintage Rug Yellow Red Black Handwoven Wool Rug 4'6" x 6'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Rug Yellow Red Black Handwoven Wool Rug 4'6" x 6'4" This 4'6" x 6'4" Turkish Vintage rug showcases a bold geometric design featuring a central medallion in golden ye...
Wool
$1,770Sale Price|25% Off
9'1"x12'5" Charcoal Gray, Oushak Design, Hand Knotted, Flat Weave with Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Gray, Oushak Design, Hand Knotted, Flat Weave with Raised Silk, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primar...
Silk
$1,354Sale Price|25% Off
6'x9'2" Faded Gray Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Extra Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Faded Gray Angora Oushak with all Over Design Hand Knotted Extra Soft Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Wool
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
4'x10' Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak, Pure Wool Hand Knotted Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cadet Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Motifs Natural Dyes, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
Wool
$825Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x15'10" Faded Green, Fine Peshawar, Pure Wool Hand Knotted XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Faded Green, Fine Peshawar with All Over Motifs, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in th...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug Peach, Green, and Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 4'3" x 6'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Peach, Green, and Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 4'3" x 6' This charming 4'3" x 6' Turkish Oushak rug brings a cheerful touch to any room with its vibrant yet soft p...
Wool
$1,323Sale Price|25% Off
6'1"x8'10" Coral Pink Angora Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Coral Pink Angora Oushak with Floral Motifs Extremely Durable Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the c...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Pastel Floral Handwoven Wool 5'1" x 6'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Pastel Floral Handwoven Wool 5'1" x 6'11" This Turkish Oushak rug is a beautiful example of handwoven craftsmanship, meticulously created by skilled artisans...
Wool
$891Sale Price|25% Off
3'x9'5" Lace White Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lace White, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Vines Design, Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tr...
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1900s 19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug
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...
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Green & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner
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
$843Sale Price|25% Off
4'x5'10" Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with Touches of Blue Soft Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53992 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'10 x 09'01. Woven in the ancestral heartland of Anatolia, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug reveals a quiet strength and a sacred...
Wool
$1,113Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x14'1" Ivory Oushak Hand Knotted Natural Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Oushak with Soft Colors, Hand Knotted Undyed Natural Wool, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centurie...
Wool
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
8 x 10 Beige Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug with Soft Botanical Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hand-knotted modern Oushak style wool rug featuring a serene palette of beige, blue, and terracotta. Inspired by traditional Turkish designs, its stylized floral and geometric motifs...
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