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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3'4"x4'10' Laurel Green Afghan Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted 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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Turkish Oushak Rug Colorful Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 10'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Colorful Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 10'3" This vibrant Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 2'9" x 10'3", brings joyful character and artisanal charm to any...
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Modern Oushak Wool Rug Handmade In Muted Tones With Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A masterful blend of heritage and modernity, this Egyptian Oushak rug showcases a softly faded geometric medallion design rendered in handknotted wool. Its muted palette—beige, peach...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Green and Cream with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x14 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections. On the Design: In this pie...
Wool, Silk
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 8'11" x 9'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 8'11" x 9'9" This elegant Turkish Oushak rug measures 8'11" x 9'9" and features a refined floral motif in shades of gray, iv...
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$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Large and Impressive Antique Oushak Kilim (DK-117-12)
Located in New York, NY
A very large antique kilim, woven in the Oushak region of Western Turkey, displaying the classic central medallion design and a dazzling color palette. Such kilims were contemporary ...
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Contemporary Oushak-Style Woven Rug, 7 ft × 9 ft , Blue and Ivory with
Located in Dallas, TX
"This contemporary Oushak-style woven rug features an elegant allover botanical layout, characterized by large floral motifs, scrolling vines, and a wide ornamental border. The palet...
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1890s Antique Square Ivory Medallion Hand Knotted Tribal Turkish Oushak Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1890 Antique Oushak RugCarpet ( 12' 8"x 12' 8"- 386 x386 ) Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile Antique Geometric Medallion 1890s Square Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exc...
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$1,628Sale Price|25% Off
4'x12'2" Gray White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
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Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Turkish Kayseri Silk and Cotton Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little mid century Turkish rug with nice Persian design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
Cotton, Silk
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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Turkish Vintage Oushak Rug with Medallions in Red, Taupe, Olive and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'8'' x 10'3''. This vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug (circa mid-20th century) features a unique blend of colors and an intricately beautiful design. The central medallio...
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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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21st Century Floral Oushak Turkish Wool Rug Handmade with Multicolor Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior space with the exquisite beauty of this flawless Turkish Oushak wool rug. This rug exudes pure luxury and refinement and is imbued with superior artistry and cr...
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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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The Highland Covenant: A Modern Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
54036 New Modern Turkish Kars Rug, 12'07 x 16'03. This hand knotted modern Turkish Kars rug draws from the highland weaving traditions of eastern Anatolia, where rugs were conceived ...
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Room Sized Contemporary Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly combines modern design with the timeless appeal of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan-beige background, a...
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Vintage Circa 1940 Terracotta Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner, 5'1 x 11'9
Located in New York, NY
5'1 x 11'9. 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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$995Sale Price|40% Off
4.7x13 ft Vintage Runner Rug, Handmade Kitchen Rug, Corridor Carpet, Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug in beige, green and brown colors. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in ...
Wool, Cotton
$555Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'9" Blue Densely Woven Peshawar Mahal Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Peshawar With Mahal Design Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
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$1,349Sale Price|25% Off
5'9"x8'9" Pink Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rouge Pink, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Large Leaf Design, Veggie Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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$975Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5'2" Gray Hand Knotted Oushak Pure Silk And Textured Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Hand Knotted Oushak With Geometric Motif, Pure Silk And Textured Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ottoman Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
50507 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08’02 x 11’00. A study in theatrical elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug commands the room with quiet authority. Its sumptuo...
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$5,809 / item
Beautiful New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand knotted new rug with a beautiful design of Oushak rugs and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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The Anatolian Reverie: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Whispered Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
54156 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'07 x 07'00. The Anatolian Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Whispered Nobility. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug ...
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The Endless Passage: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Modern Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
53587 New Turkish Oushak Rug, Extra-Long Runner 03'00 x 20'05. The Endless Passage: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Modern Grace. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tur...
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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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The Endless Passage: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Modern Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
53590 New Turkish Oushak Rug, Extra-Long Runner 03'00 x 20'05. The Endless Passage: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Modern Grace. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tur...
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The Whispered Horizon: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ethereal Restraint
Located in Dallas, TX
54165 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'03 x 09'03. The Whispered Horizon: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ethereal Restraint. A study in refinement and silence, this hand knott...
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The Anatolian Covenant: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection
Located in Dallas, TX
54164 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 09'10. The Anatolian Covenant: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection. Woven with the quiet authority of an heirloom pres...
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The Veiled Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ethereal Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54159 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'08 x 08'10. The Veiled Reverie: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ethereal Grandeur. An exercise in restraint and cultivated beauty, this h...
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The Nomadic Cipher: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Modernism
Located in Dallas, TX
54158 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 05'00 x 07'11. The Nomadic Cipher: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Modernism. Rooted in the storied weaving traditions of eastern Anatoli...
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$9,950
Antique Kula Long Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kula Long runner rug. With tulips and carnations everywhere, this antique village rug is a direct descendant Ottoman Turkish weavings from the...
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Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Turkish Rug with Brown and Neutral Colors. This piece is an impressive patterned and geometric rug that was handwoven during the first part of the 20th century in Turkey. With...
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New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31054 Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 08'11 x 11'10. Steeped in refinement and grounded in nature’s poetry, this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug is a masterwork of Bioph...
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$2,097Sale Price|25% Off
5'10"x9'1" Sapphire Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Sapphire Blue, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar with Mahal Design, Densely Woven Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for month...
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$654Sale Price|40% Off
5x9.3 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug with Medallion Design
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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Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Brown Vintage Anatolian Kars Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover this exquisite vintage Turkish Anatolian Kars rug, meticulously hand-knotted from high-quality wool. The rug features a deep brown field beautifully accented with light brow...
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$1,252Sale Price|30% Off
6.7x10.2 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring a central floral medallion in faded navy blue against a plain warm madder red field, finished off with spandre...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Ivory Field, Terracotta & Gold Tones
Located in Port Washington, NY
This exceptional late 19th century Oushak carpet embodies the timeless elegance and understated grandeur that has made these Anatolian weavings so highly sought after. Generously sca...
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$4,479Sale Price|20% Off
New Colorful Modern Blue Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80896 New Colorful Modern Blue Oushak Rug, 08'03 x 09'10. A rare expression of modern luxury rooted in centuries-old tradition, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug from Pakistan is a w...
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Modern Turkish Oushak Gray Handmade Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a gray field. This Oushak rug has beige and yellow frame multicolor accents that feature a gorgeous geometric floral pattern design...
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$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Traditional style evokes the peaceful grandeur of casual elegance. Featuring a row of geometric motifs and a brown diamond m...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Peach, Sage & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 7'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Peach, Sage & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 7'3" This handwoven Turkish Oushak runner features a graceful medallion design framed in soft, harmonious tones of ...
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$8,329Sale Price|25% Off
13'x17'7" Ivory White Wash Khotan Geometric Gul Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pale Ivory, White Wash Khotan with Repetitive Geometric Gul Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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$875Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x10' Cream Color Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Vibrant Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cream Color Hand Knotted Angora Oushak With Soft And Vibrant Wool Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centurie...
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$706Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x9'7" Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Vines Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Moonstruck Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Floral Pattern, Veggie Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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$2,013Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'8" Gray Anatolian Village Inspired Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Anatolian Village Inspired Design with Washed Out Colors, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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Bobyrug’s pretty mid century Oushak style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage oushak style rug with a simple design and nice light colours, made in France by old mechanical looms, with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship...
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Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Floral Medallion Design and Ivory Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0 x 3'9 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Floral Medallion Design and Ivory Field. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/C26-0214, country of origin / type: Turkey / Silk Hereke, ...
Silk
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53676 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 07'10. Drenched in tradition and artisanal craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs originating from the Oushak region undergo a me...
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Afghanistan Oushak Rug with Soft Sage Gray Field and Tribal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 5'1 Afghanistan Oushak Rug with Soft Sage Gray Field and Tribal Motifs. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/AWR-322, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Oushak, circa 202...
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$3,978Sale Price|25% Off
10'x10' Cadet Grey Natural Wool Hand Knotted Birds of Paradise Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Taupe Gray, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and mont...
Wool
$1,698Sale Price|40% Off
7.2x9.4 Ft One of a Kind Hand-knotted Fine Vintage Ladik Wool Rug in Soft Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted vintage Anatolian wool rug from Ladik, Konya in beautiful pastel tones of salmon pink, sand, sage green and beige. The centerpiece of the rug is a large, intr...
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$3,030Sale Price|25% Off
2'3"x29'4" Gray Peshawar Heriz Design High Mountain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Peshawar with All Over Heriz Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...
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Beautiful mid century Turkish Anatolian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish rug with nice geometrical design with a central medallion and stylized designs, and nice colours with red, purple, green, yellow, pink, brown and white, enti...
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Vintage-Inspired Oushak Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
30834 vintage-inspired Oushak Runner 02'06 x 13'07. Emanating traditional sensibility and rugged beauty with a neutral color palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage-inspired Oushak ...
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$1,209Sale Price|25% Off
4'x10'1" Cerulean Blue Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cerulean Blue, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Branch and Flower Design, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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$1,237Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x12' Blue Gray White Wash Peshawar Shiny Wool 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...
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The Anatolian Ledger: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Refined Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54044 Ivory New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a study in cultivated understatement—an heir to a lineage once woven for impe...
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