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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Sapphire Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Oriental Rug 11'8" x 14'4"
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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Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug Persian Revival Wagireh Door Mat Carpet Natural Dye
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
$448Sale Price|20% Off
2'7"x6'2" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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Turkish Oushak Rug in Faded Sage Green, Sand, and Ivory with Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'9 x 12'5. Turkish Oushak Rug in Faded Sage Green, Sand, and Ivory with Central Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-176863, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak 194...
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Modern Indian Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Whimsical "Tree of Life" Bird Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Add a touch of artisanal charm to your home with this Modern Indian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, featuring the classic "Tree of Life" motif. Its vibrant garden of stylized birds and floral...
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$2,879Sale Price|40% Off
8.2x9.4 ft Hand Knotted Beige Wool Large Area Rug. Traditional Floral Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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$6,680Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Floral Design, Turkey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made with a combination of angora and old wool, this magnificent Oushak boasts an all-over design in a large-scale style. The plentiful floral and bouquet motifs creates an open desi...
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12x15 Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Wool Area Rug – Muted Neutrals
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted modern Oushak style rug combines traditional Turkish design with a contemporary aesthetic. Made from high-quality wool, it features a low-profile pile that emphasiz...
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Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration The Mamlouk Revival Carpet is a contemporary masterpiece inspired by the celebrated carpets of the Mamluk Sultanate, which flourished across Egypt and the gre...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$409Sale Price|20% Off
pretty vintage Turkish style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Turkish style rug with a geometrical design and nice light colours, made with mechanical looms with wool on the cotton foundation ✨...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knot on a wool foundation. This is a spacious rendition of the Indian Agra “in-and-out” design of cloud bands, palmettes, sickle leaves and thin vinery. Inne...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 11'0" × 14'2" (335 × 431 cm) This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug from the early 1900s is a superb example of Anatolian craftsmanship, known for...
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Vintage Oushak rug in all over Gray, Pink, White Floral pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 7x10 vintage Oushak rug enjoys a luxurious, elegant color palette of gray and pink tones being teased by off white and beige tints. Subt...
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$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Turkoman Rug Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Wool, Natural Fiber
The Arcadian Reverie: Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
53493 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'01 x 11'11. The Arcadian Reverie: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace. Evoking the romantic splendor of Anatolia...
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$1,571Sale Price|25% Off
21st Century Oushak Runner
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 Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
50744 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 14'08. Turkish Oushak rugs, infused with antique allure and adorned in understated colors, undergo a meticulous washing process that preserv...
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Antique Oushak Turkish Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 15 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ivory Antique Oushak Turkish Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 15 ft 3 in (4.14 m x 4.65 m).
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$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Blue & Sand Round Oushak Floral Rug • Transitional Handmade Floral Carpet (6x6)
Located in Burlingame, CA
A brand new round Turkish Oushak rug handwoven from wool, featuring a classic floral medallion design in a beautifully balanced blue and sand palette. The circular format gives the r...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$656Sale Price|20% Off
3'x5' Gray Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool 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...
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$4,032Sale Price|20% Off
1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51381 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'06 x 10'11. Bathed in the faded warmth of Anatolian sunrises, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug unveils its legacy in whisper-soft hue...
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$649Sale Price|20% Off
3'1"x5' Gray Peshawar Colorful Ziegler Mahal Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Peshawar with Colorful Ziegler Mahal Design, Aryana Collection, High Mountain Wool, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Late...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 11'8" × 15'3" (355 × 464 cm) This antique Oushak rug from early 20th-century Turkey is an exquisite example of Anatolian craftsmanship, prized for bo...
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12x15 Serene Ivory & Pastel Modern Oushak Style Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the understated elegance of this Modern Oushak Style Handmade Wool Rug. Expertly hand-knotted with premium wool, this piece features a luminous ivory field ad...
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$1,764Sale Price|40% Off
7.8x11.4 Ft Handmade Vintage Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Traditional Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique washed vintage Turkish Oushak area rug from 1950s. Measures: 7.8x11.4 Ft. Finely hand-knotted with low wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor...
Wool, Cotton
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
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.33. This is a fine Kurdish workshop rug with split-palme...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,519Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52760 vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery rug with Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug features three hexagonal medallions patterned with l...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Blue, Taupe and Soft Pastel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'5 x 7'1 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Blue, Taupe and Soft Pastel Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug /EN-176588, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950....
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Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet weavings. The design of ‘Dragon’ carpets consists of a field pattern composed of differ...
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12 x 15 Handmade Contemporary Oushak Wool Rug with Blue Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted with a blue field. This mid-century modern-style rug has an allover golden floral design. This rug measures 11'9" x 15'.
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Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage Semi Antique Carpet hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This Turkish Oushak rug is a 1970s made rug with traditional Medaillon Design from the 17th century. Typical is the narrow and long size. It was hand knotted using fine wool. The col...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak throw rug. The look is generally subdued on this western Turkish village scatter with a tan quadrilobe medallion with a radiating eight palmette focus. The ...
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$336Sale Price|20% Off
2'1"x3' Green Hand Knotted Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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Hand-Woven Antique Late 19th Century Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The ivory field with a central tomato-red cusped medallion issuing angular palmette and flower head vine, in a broad tomato-red border containing sandy-yellow and ivory palmette vine between ivory meandering floral vine stripes, plain outer ivory stripe. About Antique Oushak Rugs: Oushak (or Ushak) rugs originate from the small town of Oushak in west-central Anatolia, which is located just south of modern-day Istanbul, Turkey. Oushak has been a center of production for Turkish rugs since the beginning of the Ottoman Empire...
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$7,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runners with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50442-50443 Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runners with Mid-Century Modern Style. This pair of vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runners bring a warm and historical feel with the...
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The Anatolian Cadence: Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
79919 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'09 x 11'02. The Anatolian Cadence: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage. Steeped in the artistic heritage of early 20th-cen...
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$2,716Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x16'1" Sage Green Hand Spun Wool Trellis Borderless Garden Design Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Trellis Borderless Garden Design, Agra, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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9'1"x12'2" Fossil Gray Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fossil Gray, Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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$2,879Sale Price|40% Off
8x9.5 ft Hand Knotted Beige Turkish Large Area Rug. Floral Motif Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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Antique Circa 1900 Oversize Turkish Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Rug 13'7 x 17'
Located in New York, NY
13'7 x 17'. This hand woven town carpet displays an allover exploded Harshang design of ragged floating palmettes, ragged lozenges, torn medallions and symmetrized rough palmettes, a...
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12x15 Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Golden Saffron & Sage
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with this stunning Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Inspired by traditional Turkish designs, it features a vibrant golden saffron field with oversized floral palmet...
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Bright Coral Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bright coral antique Turkish Large Room size rug, circa 1920. Measures: 11'4" x 14'1".
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1930s Vintage Soft Gray Tribal Geometric Square Turkish Oushak Rug 10' 10" x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1930 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 10' x 11' (120 x 132 in). Condition: good, repaired. Overall Good Condition. Vintage Oushak Rug 10'10" x 11'0" This soft gra...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Beige and Peach Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with the beige field. This Oushak rug has a peach frame gray, orange, and ivory accents in a gorgeo...
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Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4" X 11'5"
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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Ivory Modern Turkish Oushak Style Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool Colorful Whimsical Art
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this one-of-a-kind Modern Turkish Wool Rug, a masterpiece that bridges the gap between ancient craftsmanship and contemporary abstract art. Set against a lumi...
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Transitional Bidjar Style Charcoal & Olive Wool Rug – Modern Botanical Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Modern Transitional Bidjar style Area Rug, meticulously crafted from premium wool for lasting durability and a soft, luxurious feel underfo...
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$1,088Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x8'1" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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1900s Cream Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 13' x 16'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 13' x 16' (156 x 192 in), in cream tones. Condition: good, rewoven. Repaired. Replacements made. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Heriz was a popular source for Oushak designers and this ivory carpet...
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16 x 26 Modern Turkish Oushak Oversized Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Slate Blue & Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this magnificent 16' x 26' palatial Turkish Oushak rug. Hand-knotted from premium, high-luster wool, this oversized masterpiece features a serene slate blue f...
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$100,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...
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$10,047Sale Price|20% Off
12'x15'9" Blue Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...
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Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Ivory with Faded Sage Green and Pale Blue Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5' x 7'2. Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Ivory with Faded Sage Green and Pale Blue Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-ALK-4894, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, cir...
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$639Sale Price|20% Off
2'4"x6'1" Stone Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Birds Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Veggie Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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Pastel Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug In Cream and Peach 12x15
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning modern Oushak-style rug brings a breath of fresh air to any interior with its ethereal, sun-faded palette. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features the characteristi...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Rustic Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51338 Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Rustic Art Deco Style 02'09 x 08'08. Delicate yet bold, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runne...
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$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This captivating vintage Turkish Oushak runner with modern traditional style features a refined composition highlighting its time-softened colors, gorgeous patina and rich waves of a...
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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...
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Palatial Hereke Palace Turkish Rug - Oversized 17 x 11 ft Djoharian Collection
By Hereke
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
About this Piece: This extraordinary, oversized Hereke palace rug measures a grand 500 cm by 330 cm (approx. 16.4 feet by 10.8 feet). Sourced from the 1970s, this piece transcends a ...
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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,...
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