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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Ivory Afghan Oushak Branch Flower Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8'1" x 10'2"
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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8x10 Beige & Blue Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Traditional Turkish Rug ( G - 15448 )
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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Gray Hand Knotted Vibrant Pure Wool Peshawar Oriental Round Rug 10'7" x 10'7"
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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$5,579Sale Price|20% Off
Cadet Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Soft Wool Oversized Rug 12' x 15'6"
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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New Colorful Modern Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
53961 New Modern Green Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'03 x 09'11. This hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegan...
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$3,091Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Afghan Angora Oushak Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'8"
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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$8,809Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Distressed Oushak Pure Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9'10"x14'2"
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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$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Thunder Gray Hand Knotted Oushak Influence Silk & Wool Oriental Rug 7'9" x 10'
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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$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
Azure Blue All Over Mahal Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'1" x 9'8"
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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$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Red Hand Knotted Antiqued Oushak Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug 9'11" x 13'9"
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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Antique Circa 1900 Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'4 x 12'9
Located in New York, NY
9'4 x 12'9. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at le...
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$1,093Sale Price|40% Off
5.8x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Wool Area Rug for Farmhouse Decor
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
Handwoven Wool Floral Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue, Green, and Yellow 8'1" x 9'10"
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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20th Century Vintage Oushak Rug
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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$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
Turkish Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish Sivas rug in a bolster size. zipper closure and polyfill insert provided Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
$1,013Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage 1960s Turkish Runner. Hand-Knotted. Wool on Cotton, 5x12 Ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage Turkish runner from Central Anatolia was hand-knotted in the 1960s and features a classic medallion-and-floral motif in earthy tones of beige, brown, and soft turquoise....
Wool, Cotton
$663Sale Price|40% Off
6x9.2 Ft Sun Faded Handmade Anatolian Oushak Rug, 1950s Shabby Chic Wool 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
$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-...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Oushak rugs are a type of handwoven rug that originated in Turkey. These rugs are known for their soft, muted color palettes, with beige and tan being particularly popular sh...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet. This attractive west Anatolian workshop carpet artistically combines two design traditions. The field pattern of hexagonal tiles in cream, gol...
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Distressed Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century angora wool Oushak rug with a soft watermelon colored ground on an open field and center medallion with the perfect amount of natural wear.
Wool, Angora
$997Sale Price|40% Off
6.5x9.7 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Red and Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A beautiful hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1960s featuring an elegant central medallion on a burgundy red field as well as lush arabesque corner pieces and borders in beige...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal/Floral Medallion Design in Tan and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'4 x 9'3 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal/Floral Medallion Design in Tan and Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-ERD-05, country of origin / type: Turkey/Oushak, cir...
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The Courtly Vine Reverie: A Vintage Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
79421 Vintage Pakistani Oushak Rug, 07'01 x 08'09. This hand knotted wool vintage Pakistani Oushak rug channels the enduring elegance of classical Anatolian design through a lens of ...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Room Size Neutral color Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a beige-colored ground, accents in brown Measures: 9'9'' x 12'2''.
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?21694 antique Turkish Oushak rug with Tribal style 01'09 x 02'10. ??With its beguiling beauty and tribal style, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug is immersed in Anatolian history. The abrashed red field features a hexagonal medallion decorated with ambiguous tribal motifs and anchored with hooked lozenges at either end. Protection amulets...
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$6,020Sale Price|20% Off
New Modern Light Green Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80911 New Modern Light Green Oushak Rug, 08'09 x 11'09. An ode to timeless refinement, this hand knotted wool modern Oushak rug from Pakistan radiates quiet grandeur and understated...
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Ivory Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a pictorial bird and small palmette all over design on an ivory field. accents in pink, orange, brown. Measures: 9'2" x 15'2".
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52734 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 15'06. Steeped in the grand tradition of Turkish weaving, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug unfolds like a poetic tableau, whispering sto...
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Floral Turkish Finewoven Wool Oushak Rug in Cream, Green, and Red 2'9" x 10'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern finewoven 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 ...
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug Measures: 2'10'' x 5'3''.
Wool
$718Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Turkish Rug in Burgundy & Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from Western Anatolia boasts a curvilinear medallion in ivory against a field in burgundy, filled densely with swirling leafy vine...
Wool, Cotton
Burnt Orange Floral Pattern Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'1" x 4'10"
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
$919Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.6 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug, Vintage Floral Wool Carpet with Soft Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Envelop your living space in the soothing charm of this vintage handmade Turkish area rug, a delightful blend of artisanal craftsmanship and soft, muted hues. Created with care and p...
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 piece inspired by antique Oushak rugs —from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool silk silk, a luxurious rendering with a high-end contemporary a...
Wool, Silk
Blue & Beige Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3" x 12'5"
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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Blue & Green Geometric Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'1" X 11'6"
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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21st Century Turkish Oushak 10x14 Gold, Ivory & Gray Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Oushak 9x13 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs n...
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$293Sale Price|40% Off
3.7x6.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Deco Wool Rug, Floral Pattern Floor Covering
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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak rugs belong to the crème de la crème of Turkish rugs due to the exceptional skill and diligence of artisans from the renowned weaving center. The antique Turkish Ousha...
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Gray Modern Oushak Style Oversized Wool Rug with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug showcases traditional craftsmanship. It has a gray background that features an intricately decorated floral pattern, seamlessly integrating el...
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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 two central medallions and stylized designs, and nice colours with pink , purple, yellow, black and white, entirely han...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Allover Floral Blue Rug - c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug originating from the Oushak region in western Anatolia, exemplifies the artistic traditions that flourished in Turkish weaving during the ea...
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Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5' x 6'11"
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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Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 12'6" X 14'10"
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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Blue Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 3'10" X 14'2"
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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Handmade Beige Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Oushak-style wool rug effectively marries contemporary design with the enduring appeal of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Its beige background is enhanced by intricate ...
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$13,087 / item
Nice New Oushak Design Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Oushak design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton
$964Sale Price|30% Off
6.2x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade vintage Turkish Oushak area rug was hand-knotted in the 1960s with distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug has a central medallion on a field decorated w...
Wool, Cotton
1890s Red Ground Geometric Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th-century Turkish Antique Oushak Rug features a hand-knotted wool, open-field design characterized by soft, muted pastel tones on an ivory ground. The piece showcases la...
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1890s Traditional Red Diamond Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
"This magnificent Antique Oushak rug, dating to circa 1890, is a premier example of Turkish decorative art. Boasting oversized dimensions of over 12 by 17 feet, it is a statement pie...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
?50915 Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern style, extra-long hallway runner. With its bold geometric design and stately appeal, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully embodies Mid-Century Modern style. It features three vertical offset columns composed of tribal motifs running the length of the abrashed red field. A serrated botanical meander border flanked with inner and outer flower guard bands create a frame for this work of art. Steeped in Anatolian history and culture, this evocative vintage...
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Antique Oushak Rug in Red with Paisley Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 13x16 Oushak rug from Turkey circa 1900-1910 - making way to Rug & Kilim’s antique collection. On the Design: The design is like a few of its p...
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Oversize Antique Circa 1900 Silver Turkish Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 17'10 x 22'10
Located in New York, NY
17'10 x 22'10. Oversize antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1900. What could be more luxurious than a gigantic silver carpet? Oushak carpets were woven in any size and this oversize ex...
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$959Sale Price|40% Off
6.8x10.5 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Rug in Orange, Navy Blue & Cream 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-...
Wool, Cotton
Oversize Neutral Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century worn oversize antique Turkish Oushak rug in soft colors. Ivory field accents in pink, brick red, rust, gold. Measures: 13 x 16'9” Turkish Oushak rugs have...
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Vintage Beige Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 4'10 x 11'8
Located in New York, NY
4'10 x 11'8. Hand-woven 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 ...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Beautiful Royal Red, Light Blue/Gray and Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Oushak runner features a unique blend of cheerful colors and an intricately beautiful design. The multi-layered diamond medallions are complemented by a symmetrical set ...
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Bright Red Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century tribal Turkish scatter size rug in bright red and green Measures: 2'8" x 5'4".
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