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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21st Century Oushak Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Warm Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53099 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with warm Arts & Crafts style. Imbued with architectural elements of naturalistic forms in earth-tone colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Turki...
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$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
9'x12'1" Gray Ziegler Mahal with Intricate Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Anchor Gray, Ziegler Mahal with Intricate Design, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Rug - Beige & Khaki Green Colors
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a beige background and light khaki green with the fineness of...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
The Anatolian Élan: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54030 New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 12'02 x 15'05. Whispering with the elegance of Anatolia yet refined for the world’s most exclusive interiors, this hand-knotted wool m...
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$754Sale Price|40% Off
6.4x10 Ft Vintage Sun Faded Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Antique Washed Carpet
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
Pink Contemporary Oushak style Wool Rug Handmade Features a Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak-style rug features a hand-knotted pink field. It embodies a mid-century modern style with an all-over multicolored floral design. This rug measures 12'2" x 18'3".
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful palace size full pile condition antique Turkish Oushak rug. The texture and full pile condition on this rug is un-parallel. Absolutely no issues with t...
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14x17 Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Rug Premium Hand-Spun Wool Blue/Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, masterfully crafted in the timeless Oushak style. Featuring an oversized floral and palmette design, this rug tra...
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The Imperial Lotus: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Celestial Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
79712 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'06 x 12'03. The Imperial Lotus: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Celestial Splendor. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug, d...
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$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
4'x10'3" Denim Blue, Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar, Wool Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar with Floral Motifs, Densely Woven Organic Wool, Wide Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months ...
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12x15 Modern Floral Oushak Style Wool Area Rug in Muted Slate Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Masterfully hand-knotted, this rug features the iconic spacious patterns of traditional Oushak designs upd...
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Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Herki Rug from the Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraqi region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Iraqi Kurds are main...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
8'x10'3" Cascading White, Hand Knotted, Oushak Weave and Design, 100% Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cascading White, Hand Knotted, Oushak Weave and Design, Lush Pile, 100% Wool, Pastel Colors, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitio...
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9x12 Charcoal and Blues Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 6799 )
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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$1,832Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Modern Rustic Spanish Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50636 Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Modern Rustic Spanish Colonial Style 03'03 x 05'09. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug beautifully embodies ...
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$2,464Sale Price|50% Off
8x11 Ft Modern Handmade Premium Quality Turkish Oushak Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your home with the timeless beauty of this new hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug, crafted from 100% wool using traditional techniques passed down for generations. Renowned for ...
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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
9x12 Ivory Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G-11503 )
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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Early 20th Century Salmon Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Salmon Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1900 A softly aged rug featuring a warm salmon field centered by a large, ornate medallion, surrounded by ...
Wool
$6,950
Antique Kula Long Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kula long runner rug. An older example of this well-known type of rug from one of the most prolific weaving centers of Western Turkey. With tulips and carnations and a profusion of other stylized floral forms, this antique village...
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9x12 Blue Ivory Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Customize Rug ( JC-7363)
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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The Whispered Anatolia: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Tribal Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
79643 New Modern Indian Oushak Rug, 07'06 x 09'11. The Whispered Anatolia: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Tribal Nobility. This hand-knotted wool modern Oushak rug from India...
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Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue, Peach, and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 8'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue, Peach, and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 8'3" This exquisite 2'8" x 8'3" Turkish Oushak runner features a soft ivory background enriched with elegan...
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Antique Anatolian Prayer Rug (DK-125-81)
Located in New York, NY
A lovely example of Anatolian prayer rug tradition from one of the most prolific weaving centers of the country, the Kirsehir - Mujur area in Central Turkey. The stepped arch design...
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$3,050Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Ivory & Sage Geometric Design 9x13
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your home with this hand-knotted Modern Oushak rug, blending old-world craftsmanship with contemporary style. Featuring a muted ivory and sage color palette, this wool rug ...
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Antique Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
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 ...
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Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Brown Handwoven Wool Rug 2'5" x 9'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Brown Handwoven Wool Rug 2'5" x 9'6" This handwoven 2'5" x 9'6" Turkish Oushak runner showcases an elegant cream field accented with soft blue, warm...
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Oushak Terracotta Style Handwoven Carpet Rug 9' x 11'5
Located in New York, NY
9' x 11'5. Character, tradition, pattern, and palette converge in these exquisite hand-knotted Oushak-style rugs. Rendered in soft, understated colors and crafted from the finest mat...
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$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Gallery Wool Rug with Yellow & Green Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a light blue color field. This Turkish Piece has a gray frame with yellow and green accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral des...
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9x12 Light Gold Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Runner Rug ( SE -2 Gold )
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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$2,972Sale Price|20% Off
Rust Orange Mahal Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 9'10" x 14'0"
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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Vintage Ivory Subdued Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 4'2 X 11'8
Located in New York, NY
4'2 X 11'8. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not...
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Late 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...
Wool, Cotton
$1,939Sale Price|20% Off
2'9"x15'8" Brown Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Faded Brown, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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Ararat Rugs Star and Octagon Medallion Carpet 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.161. This exceptionally elegant and unusual central ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$840Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x12' Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted Soft Orange Angora Oushak Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted Soft Orange Angora Oushak with Flowing and Open Design Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and mont...
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Contemporary Oushak Transitional Rug Muted Earth Tones & Large Floral Medallions
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with the subtle elegance of this Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Rug. It beautifully combines traditional Turkish design with a contemporary, light color palett...
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$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
The Guardian's Covenant: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection
Located in Dallas, TX
73875 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 x 12'04. The Guardian's Covenant: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Muted Earth Tones & Pastel Accents
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this sophisticated Oushak-style wool rug, featuring a low-pile texture and a refined neutral palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it showcases oversi...
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1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
51841 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 03’05 x 13’03. With a bold geometric form and retro flair, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish O...
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$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
51130 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 08'09. Radiating a timeless aura of Anatolian nobility, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the very essence of herit...
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Cream & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4" X 11'7"
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
$3,050Sale Price|50% Off
8 x 10 Modern Transitional Handmade Wool Rug in Sand & Muted Indigo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated modern transitional wool rug, designed to blend timeless artistry with contemporary flair. Featuring a beautifully distressed aesthe...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Ivory Field and Deep Blue Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'7 x 8'2 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug With Ivory Field and Deep Blue Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-176328, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circ...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Beige Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 5'10" x 8'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Beige Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 5'10" x 8'6" This 5'10" x 8'6" Turkish Oushak rug brings timeless elegance with its soft beige field and delicately faded blue accen...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73851, vintage Turkish oushak rug, entry or foyer rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian history and refined colors, this vin...
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Blue & Ivory Round Oushak Floral Rug • Transitional Handmade Floral Carpet (5x5)
Located in Burlingame, CA
A brand new round Turkish Oushak rug handwoven from wool, featuring a soft floral medallion design in a pale blue, ivory, and sand palette. The circular format gives the rug a gentle...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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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$1,863Sale Price|40% Off
6.4x10.2 Ft One of a Pair - Vintage Turkish Kayseri Wool Rug.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish Kayseri Carpet Central Anatolia, circa 1970 194 x 308 cm (6 ft 4 in x 10 ft 1 in) A finely woven Kayseri carpet from Central Anatolia, dating to the 1970s, distingui...
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak accent rug. This basically open field beige and rust Anatolian scatter has an Art Deco look in its spare patterning and stencil border. The ashik medallion b...
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The Pastel Reverie: A Contemporary Oushak Masterpiece of Botanical Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54032 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'11 x 15'00. Drift into a world of cultivated serenity with this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak—an extraordinary contemporary creation that f...
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$1,710Sale Price|40% Off
7x11.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Red Large Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring a central floral medallion in dull navy blue against a plain warm madder red field, finished off with spandrel...
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Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Rug Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Herki Rug from the Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraqi region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Iraqi Kurds are mainly concentrated within a mo...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$555Sale Price|20% Off
2'x6'2" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Soft Wool, Short Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52160 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'09 x 06'08. In this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug, Anatolian elegance seamlessly merges with tribal enchantment, enhanced by a touch ...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 2'4" x 3'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 2'4" x 3'2" This charming handwoven Turkish Oushak rug is a timeless example of artisanal craftsmanship. Woven from 100% premium w...
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New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80861 ?New Contemporary Oushak Runner, 03'00 x 09'10. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Oushak hallway rug features an all-over botanical pattern ...
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Modern Turkish Oushak Designed Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is a contemporary Turkish piece featuring a beige background with an attractive allover design of gray, orange, and peach floral patterns. This rug measur...
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Modern Turkish Oushak Beige Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Turkish Piece has tan, brown, and green accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This rug m...
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