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.
8'9"x12'5" Apricot Orange Faded Out Afghan Angora Oushak Shiny Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanshi...
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$2,124Sale Price|20% Off
Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful 8 x 10 ft. modern contemporary transitional rug hand knotted wool pile. On a light gray field, the design of traditional Oushak and Heriz elements standing next to each o...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century small square-Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4077 size 7'10" x 8'11''
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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Gold & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 7'1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Gold & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 7'1" This 3'2" x 7'1" Turkish Oushak runner rug is a vibrant handwoven piece made from 100% wool and naturally dyed u...
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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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Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory, Blue & Taupe Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 10'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory, Blue & Taupe Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 10'3" This 8'2" x 10'3" Turkish Oushak rug is a beautifully handwoven piece crafted from 100% wool and naturally dye...
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21st Century Turkey Oushak Large Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation, this 21st century Turkish Oushak carpet presents a spacious, open-field composition framed by an animated, decorative border. The field is largely...
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Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug, Beige All-Over Field, Royal Blue Borders
Located in New York, NY
The light camel-tan field displays four aggressively rough and ragged royal blue palmettes in the Heriz style, with fractional ones above and below, and four outline cartouches. Roya...
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$970Sale Price|50% Off
5x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug with Geometric Tri-Medallions, Handmade Kitchen Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. It was hand-knotted in the 1950s with even medium wool pile on wool foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very good condition, p...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the early 20th century.
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Turkish Oushak Rug Gray, Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 4'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray, Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 4'9" This 2'11" x 4'9" Turkish Oushak rug is a finely handwoven wool piece that combines traditional craftsmanship w...
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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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Turkish Oushak Rug Pink & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6'2" x 8'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6'2" x 8' This 6'2" x 8' Turkish Oushak rug is a fine woven wool masterpiece that merges traditional craftsmanship with a soft, rom...
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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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Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Mint & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 6'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Mint & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 6'4" This 3'2" x 6'4" Turkish Oushak rug is a handwoven wool gem, created by skilled artisans using time-honored ...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Green, Yellow & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 5'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Green, Yellow & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 5'11" This 2'8" x 5'11" fine woven Turkish Oushak rug is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, handwove...
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$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style and Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
This subtle vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner bears a remarkable air of chic sophistication with its modern style and muted colors. A beautiful display of elegant medallions delic...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Blue Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 8' x 9'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Blue Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 8' x 9'6" This handwoven Turkish Oushak rug measures 8' x 9'6" and offers a refined expression of traditional Anatolian craftsm...
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Vintage Turkish Carpet, Anatolian Enchantment Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
51193 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'05 x 01'11. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug is a captivating expression of Anatolian artistry, steeped in symbolism and cultura...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug 14'0'' X 8'6''
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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$1,068Sale Price|20% Off
3'3"x11'6" Black Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Islamic Calligraphy
Located in Dallas, TX
72801 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 10’09 x 13’00. Cultured and beguiling with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug will ...
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Long Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s turkish oushak runner with a soft creamy beige field, accents in sfot blue and green Measures: 3'8'' x 21'6''.
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3'1"x5' Night White Wool Hand Knotted White Wash Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Peshawar with Faded Colors, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
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28 x 14 ft Palatial Size Rug Contemporary in Style of Farahan Grey Blue Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
DJOHARIAN DESIGN — Palatial Farahan Monumental Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Oversized Afghan Craftsmanship Persian Farahan Revival A Rug That Commands a Room — and Fills It Some rugs de...
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Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 12'2 x 17'5 Muted Oushak Rug with Sand Field and Light Blue and Soft Green Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/AWR-113, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Oushak, circa...
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$985Sale Price|20% Off
3'1"x11'6" Raisin Black Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak 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...
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$959Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x11 Ft Authentic Vintage Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a hand-knotted vintage Turkish area rug. The rug features a floral medallion design in a field decorated with floral motifs. It has low distressed wool pile on cotton foundat...
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Nazmiyal Collection Transitional Oushak Style Runner Rug 2'10" X 16'2"
Located in New York, NY
Large Neutral Tone Modern Oushak Style Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asian, Circa Date: Modern This new, hand-knotted wool runner features a transitional Oushak inspired de...
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Tribal Sun Faded Oushak with Black Accents
Located in New York, NY
Ref 85688
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$2,732Sale Price|20% Off
Green Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue Floral Pattern 6'1" x 7'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This 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 color pale...
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$704Sale Price|20% Off
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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Turkish Oushak Rug Green & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'8" x 6'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Green & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'8" x 6'7" This Turkish Oushak rug features a beautiful blend of sage green, powder blue, and cream tones, with delicate navy and...
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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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$644Sale Price|20% Off
3'x5'2" Reseda Green Pure Wool Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar 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 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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Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
51219 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'09 x 03'02. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug showcases a striking open red field that commands attention with its rich...
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$1,736Sale Price|20% 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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Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue, Pink & Ivory Handwoven Wool 6'2" x 9'11" This 6'2" x 9'11" handwoven Turkish Oushak rug blends traditional craftsmanship with a serene color palette of soft...
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Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 5' x 6'8
Located in New York, NY
5' x 6'8. Handwoven in Turkey where rug weaving is the culture rather than a business. Rugs from Turkey are known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and warm...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Floral Rug in Soft Ivory, Gold & Beige Hues - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x11 antique Persian rug is an exquisite new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European-style Persian collection, a masterpiece of classical weaving, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920...
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$572Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Distressed Kars Square Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unidirectional arrowed prayer design motif with hook-and-latch enveloped design elements. Main border in a starburst floral top view. Super fun and playful coloration in happy upb...
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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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$6,199Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52913 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Transitional style. Blending elements from the modern world with light and airy colors, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turk...
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The Whispering Dawn: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ethereal Serenity
Located in Dallas, TX
54012 New Modern Light Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 13'02 x 18'02. A bespoke expression of serenity and artisan elegance, this exclusive one-of-a-kind hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug emb...
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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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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Multi-Medallion Design in Muted Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Oushak Runner from Turkey with Medallion Design in subdued color tones, rug en-176222, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This beautiful vintage Oushak ...
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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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Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 10 ft 8 in x 16 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large size antique Turkish Oushak rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 16 ft 4 in (3.25 m x 4.98 m)
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$1,290Sale Price|20% 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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Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'5" This elegant handwoven Turkish Oushak runner features a striking geometric pattern in soothing shades of blue...
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Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 13'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 13'2" This stunning 2'9" x 13'2" Turkish Oushak runner showcases a rich blue field beautifully balanced by an ivory...
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$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-...
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The Genteel Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
52833 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'05 x 13'08. The Genteel Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Refinement. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embod...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53571 Vintage Turkish Oushak rug 03'03 x 05'06. With its beguiling beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is immersed in Anatolian history. ...
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21st Century Turkish Oushak Wool 9X14 Gold, Ivory & Gray Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Actual size: 9' 1" X 13' 8" Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Gold, Ivory, Gray, Yellow, Blue, Taupe Content: Wool
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$280Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Oushak Yastik Anatolian Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Explore the legacy of Anatolian rugs, a term that encompasses the rich tapestry of carpets woven in Anatolia and its surrounding regions. Geographically, this area aligns with the hi...
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9'x11'8" Denim Blue Mamluk Repetitive Design with Pastels Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue Mamluk Repetitive Design with Pastel Colors Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary col...
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Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Turkish Antique Geometric Light Gray Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the refined elegance and artisanal mastery of early 20th-century Anatolian weaving, this antique Turkish Oushak rug embodies timeless sophistication. Hand-knotted circa 1920,...
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