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.
Oversized Contemporary Tan Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug beautifully blends modern design with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan background adorned wi...
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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
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Pale Ivory & Soft Sage 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak style rug, inspired by timeless Turkish motifs. It showcases a “Tree of Life” design in a creamy ivory and beige palette, accented by soft ...
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Antique Oushak Rug 10'5'' x 18'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak Rug 10'5'' x 18'10''. The buff field displays a rather spacious layout of convex marigold ashiks, straw secondary symmetrized palmettes, rust corner partial leaves and...
Wool
$9,035
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Oushak rug from Pakistan is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic Anatolian mot...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with scrolled vines and finned geometric floral blossoms stemming therefrom. Stepped corner spandrel overlays bearing geometric floral blossoms and pinwheel alter...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield-like center medallion with interconnected vines and floral top views surrounding the main medallion. Corner spandrel overlays bearing blossomed flowers inwardly directed. A...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand knotted wool rug boasts a stunning Vintage Oushak design, featuring an elegant beige field complemented by Classic floral patterns in shades of brown and tan. This rug ...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel center medallion with trefoil contour germinating blossom finials. Corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocate the contour of the main medallion. Main border in a floral ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 3'5" x 5'8", 1940, Turkey
Located in New York, NY
3'5 x 5'8. This rug has an Abrash which is a natural change in color that occurs when different dyes are used in a batch of wool and gives uniqueness an extra beauty to the rug. Even...
Wool
$1,670Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x19' Denim Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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Brown Floral Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field. This rug has green and gray accents in a gorgeous large-scale floral pattern. This rug measures: 13...
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Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Turkish Oushak gallery runner rug dates to 1930-1950 and is categorized as antique. Woven in wool, it presents a warm brown ground with softly varied tonal shifts that suit long...
Wool
Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Antique Tribal Influenced Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1900
Wool
$2,964Sale Price|25% Off
9'x11'10" Almond Brown Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Almond Brown, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$1,742Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Dim Gray Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dim Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian 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
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful large-scale stylized trellis floral pattern with pink, orange and yellow flowers and pink and white vines, all set a...
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversized hexagonal center medallion with long stemmed finials enveloped with stepped contour throughout and interior, outwardly directing, floral bouquet in delicate vines and bl...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 1950s vintage hand knotted wool Turkish Anatolian runner rug with a rust-red field and medallion design. This rug measures 5'0" x 11'5".
Wool
The Radiant Court: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Regal Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
54052 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'01 x 04'09. The Radiant Court: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Regal Harmony. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug unfolds ...
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Modern Khotan Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Pastel Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this Modern Khotan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated blend of sand, goldenrod, slate blue, and soft terracotta. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it sho...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room size square antique Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j4246 size 10' 6" x 11' (320 x 335 cm)
Wool
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
4x5.6 ft Antique Turkish Ghiordes 'Gordes' Prayer Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes prayer rug hand-knotted in 1880s in Gordes of Western Turkey, which was once a famous rug making centre with its own well-defined classical aesthetic. T...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish village rug from the Oushak region of Western Anatolia, showcasing a beautifully balanced composition of repeating geometric medallions set...
Wool
Relaxed Warm Ivory and Red Color Casually Rustic Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak rug, measures: 8'9" x 11'0".
Wool
Pastel Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug 10x13
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak Style rug combines traditional Turkish motifs with a contemporary color palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a soft cream field with ...
Wool
13x15 Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Neutral Ivory & Sage
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with the elegance of this Modern Oushak style wool rug, hand-crafted to mimic antique Turkish carpets. Featuring geometric medallions and stylized floral motifs,...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
Wool
$382Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'8" Admiral Blue Angora Oushak All Over Pattern Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Admiral Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Pattern, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
Wool
$1,020Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x8'1" Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
Wool
$3,299Sale Price|40% Off
10x12.4 Ft Midcentury One-of-a-Kind Oushak Wool Rug in Soft Colors, Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Central Anatolian rug with a bold geometric design and beautiful soft colors. Finely hand knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent conditio...
Wool
$1,509Sale Price|25% Off
6'1"x8'10" Black Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, 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 Styl...
Wool
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet (DK-104-71)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique carpet from the prolific Oushak region in Western Turkey, featuring a well-known design, at least since the seventeenth century. The design is often referred to a...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Rose and Sage Green with Geometric 6'6 x 9'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'6 x 9'9 Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Rose and Sage Green with Geometric 6'6 x 9'9. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug /KBE-210517, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa ...
Wool
$3,528Sale Price|20% Off
6'x9'1" Ivory Ziegler Mahal Medallion Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream White with Red, Ziegler Mahal with Medallion Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
Wool
$2,172Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'8" Sage Green Afghan Angora Oushak Tree Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Afghan Angora Oushak with Cypress and Willow Tree Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
Wool
$2,134Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'6" Carob Brown Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carob Brown, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Transitional Neutrals & Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak style rug blends traditional Turkish heritage with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a spacious ivory field ado...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage turkish oushak rug 16'' x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
The Anatolian Archive: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Cultivated Calm
Located in Dallas, TX
54045 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a refined continuation of one of Anatolia’s most storied weaving traditions—reimagi...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Scatter Square Size Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian scatter-size square rug rug no. j3453 size 3'8" x 4'4"
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Late 19th Century Antique Peach and Beige Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Peach and Beige Stylized Floral and Geometric Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1880 A warm coral-toned peach field filled with an all-over arrangement of stylized floral and...
Wool
Light Brown Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Rug With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is modern Turkish and features a light brown field with a captivating multicolor floral pattern. This rug measures 8'7" x 11'8".
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug with Floral Pattern in Pink, Orange and Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Floral Pattern Oushak Rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /S12-0304, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak Measures: 8'8 x 11'9 This elega...
Wool
$2,175Sale Price|25% 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
$1,804Sale Price|50% Off
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 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-...
Wool, Cotton
$663Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5' Green Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Stepped center medallion with elongated finials bearing interior outwardly directed floral blossoms and geometric form with finned details. Corner spandrels with germinating seeds...
Wool, Cotton
Whimsical Modern Blue & Ivory Kite Motif Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this modern wool rug featuring a playful “kites in flight” design. Set against a textured, multi-tonal sky blue backdrop, it showcases geometric kites in shad...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Ivory & Sage Transitional 12x15
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak-style rug, hand-crafted from premium wool. It features a spacious open-field design with oversized geometric palmettes and st...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Floral Design in Sage & Slate 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak style rug, hand-knotted from highland wool for durability and a luxurious feel. Featuring a muted sage-grey field with...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak small mat size Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15932, country of origi...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'7 x 8'7
Located in New York, NY
4'7 x 8'7. light colored Oushaks are among the most popular oriental carpets, known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and warm colors. These designer favori...
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The Blushing Citadel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
54120 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 x 08'11. The Blushing Citadel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug posse...
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 14 ft x 19 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Beautiful Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1900
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The Crimson Talisman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ancestral Power
Located in Dallas, TX
54113 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'08 x 05'08. The Crimson Talisman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ancestral Power. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embo...
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century worn room size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4728 size 8' 9" x 11' 2" (267 x 340 cm)
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