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.
17th Century Oushak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
dd a touch of timeless charm to your space with this one-of-a-kind decorative pillow made from a fragment of an authentic 17th century Oushak rug. Handwoven in Anatolia, this antique...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The salmon open field is centered by a small hexagonal green hook edged medallion which matches the field corners. The green border displays octogramme ros...
Wool
10x14 Navy Colorful Hand Knotted Area Wool Rug ( JC- 7678 )
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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Modern Colorful Oushak Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern oversize Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Oushak rug has multi-color accents all-over a gorgeous botanical floral design. This rug measures: ...
Wool
Rare Electric Blue Field Antique Turkish Melas Small Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superfluous antique Turkish Melas rug featuring a bright electric blue background. It was offered to us by a penthouse owner in a prominent hotel located in the heart of Istanbul, ...
Wool
Oushak Terracotta Style Handwoven Carpet Rug 9' x 11'5
Located in New York, NY
9' x 11'5. Character, tradition, pattern, and palette converge in these exquisite hand-knotted Oushak-style rugs. Rendered in soft, understated colors and crafted from the finest mat...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige and Cream White with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted 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 t...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Turkish Oushak Wool 10X13 Gold, Ivory & Charcoal Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Actual size: 9' 9" X 12' 10" Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Gold, Ivory, Charcoal, Yellow, Grey Content: Wool
Wool
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50343 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Foyer, Kitchen or Entry Rug 03'06 x 05'09. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian history and r...
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Soft Red Antique Turkish Oushak Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish oushak runner with an all-over design in a dominant soft red color, circa 1920 Measures: 2'6'' x 11'4''.
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Luxe Medieval and Jacobean Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50562, vintage Turkish Oushak area rug with Luxe Medieval and Jacobean style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a large scale filigree medallion composed of ...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The soft yellow semi-open field presents a beige medallion, pale blue sub-medallion, and a rope cinching in the waist! Pale blu...
Wool
$1,981Sale Price|63% 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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Bright Saffron Antique Angora Oushak Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century angora wool Oushak rug with a bright saffron color field with a double scroll column prayer motif. This is a genuine piece woven with angora goat wool and it’s ...
Wool, Angora
$3,376Sale Price|25% Off
Argos Gray All Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Floral Design XL Runner Rug 2'6" x 30'4"
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...
Wool
Antique Circa 1910 Tan Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 19'5
Located in New York, NY
11'10 x 19'5. 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...
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small mid century French Cogolin rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small French rug with a design of Turkish rugs and beautiful colours with red, sky blue, dark blue, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted wi...
Wool, Cotton
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Oushak Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind rug pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak with cotton back and zipper closure. Measures: 18" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Linen
$1,290Sale Price|40% Off
4.8x11.8 Ft Vintage Oriental Rug, Runner for Entryway, Hallway Decor. All Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a vintage hand knotted Turkish runner featuring three linked medallions in gray against a plain field in warm burnt orange/terra-cotta. The guard strips and the main border t...
Wool
$158Sale Price|20% Off
2'1"x2'1" Gray Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Influence Sample Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Gray, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Oushak Influence, Sample Fragment, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pr...
Wool
$238Sale Price|20% Off
2'1"x3'1" Ivory 100% Wool Hi and Lo Oushak Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory with Chocolate Brown, 100% Wool, Hi and Lo, Oushak Design, Hand Knotted, Sample Fragment, Textured, Mat Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Wool
$5,336Sale Price|25% Off
Red Angora Oushak Hand Knotted Soft Wool Oriental Oversized Rug 11'9" x 14'9"
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...
Wool
$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
$2,532Sale Price|25% Off
Cloud Gray White Wash Peshawar Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 7'10"x9'7"
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...
Wool
$2,424Sale Price|25% Off
Taupe Afghan Angora Oushak Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'1" x 10'8"
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...
Wool
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
Light Gray Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Oriental Rug 8'0" x 9'9"
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...
Wool
$2,341Sale Price|25% Off
Gray Ziegler Mahal Hand Knotted Pure Wool Round Oriental Rug 8'0" x 8'0"
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...
Wool
$4,288Sale Price|25% Off
Laurel Green Mughal Design Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 7'10" 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...
Silk
$2,784Sale Price|25% Off
Gunmetal Gray Oushak Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 11'10" x 14'9"
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...
Wool
$3,347Sale Price|25% Off
White Colorful Oushak Design Hand Knotted All Wool XL Rug 12'2" x 17'10"
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...
Wool
$5,221Sale Price|25% Off
Yankees Blue Hand Knotted Pure Wool Afghan Peshawar Oriental Rug 10'0" x 13'7"
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...
Wool
$2,787Sale Price|25% Off
Rust Orange Mahal Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 9'10" x 14'0"
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...
Wool
$2,572Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Gray Afghan Angora Oushak All Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'10"x12'
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...
Wool
$2,366Sale Price|25% Off
Gauntlet Gray Afghan Wool Hand Knotted Peshawar Oriental Round Rug 7'11" x 8'2"
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...
Wool
$2,592Sale Price|25% Off
Misty Blue Hand Knotted Fine Aryana Peshawar Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'4"
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...
Wool
$2,562Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Birds of Paradise Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Wide Runner Rug 5'11" x 11'10"
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...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Decorative Turkish Ivory Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 21st-century old wool Turkish oushak Room size rug Measures: 8'6'' x 10'2''.
Wool
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
3'x5' Gray Erased and Broken Garden Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Erased and Broken Garden Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Zero Pile, Cropped Low and Antique Finish, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
$2,608Sale Price|20% Off
5'x7' Baby Blue Sickle Leaf Design Hand Knotted Zero Pile Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Baby Blue, Sickle Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Cropped Low and Antique Finish, Pure Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
$440Sale Price|20% Off
2'x3' Gray Pure Wool Erased and Broken Garden Design Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Pure Wool, Erased and Broken Garden Design, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Antique Finish, Cropped Thin, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heig...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream and Salmon Tones with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x13 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 ...
Wool, Silk
$309Sale Price|40% Off
2.7x4 Ft Vintage Geometric Small Rug, Handmade Accent Rug, Turkish Door Mat
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
$1,413Sale Price|40% Off
5x8 Ft Farmhouse Decor Vintage Handmade Turkish Kayseri Area Rug in Beige Color
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
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug. The rose-grey semi-open field displays a sand medallion with small stylized flower decoration. The medallion pendants are realistically drawn flow...
Wool
HandCrafted Modern Oushak Style Gray Wool Rug with Multicolored Floral
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly blends contemporary style with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak design. It features a striking gray background adorned with vibra...
Wool
$546Sale Price|40% Off
4.6x8.3 Ft Vintage Floral Rug, Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Carpet in Beige & Brown
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
small vintage Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Turkish rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colours with a red background, yellow, brown, grey, white and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
Wool
$814Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x10.2 Ft Sun Faded Vintage Rug, Handmade Sun Faded Turkish Carpet in Beige
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
$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
$1,396Sale Price|40% Off
5.4x12 Ft Antique Washad Vintage Rug in Beige, Handmade Anatolian Oushak 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
$814Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x10.5 Ft Hand Knotted Floral Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Wool and Cotton 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
$1,011Sale Price|40% Off
5x11.5 ft Mid-Century Oushak Wool Runner. One of a Kind Oriental Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug, hand-knotted with wool pile on wool foundation. It features linked rectilinear medallions decorated with floral head motifs against a field in dark cora...
Wool
$1,171Sale Price|30% Off
5.7x7.4 ft Vintage Handmade Vintage Floral Pattern Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no issues. It h...
Wool
$1,323Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.5 Ft Unique Anatolian Rug, Ca 1950, Handmade Wool Carpet 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-...
Wool, Cotton
$13,142 / 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
New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80865 New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Soft Colors, 03'00 x 09'08 . The classic style and soft colors are tranquil and sophisticated. Wi...
Wool
1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Wool Rug In Blue Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Turkish Oushak rug is truly one of a kind! It is hand-knotted from soft wool and showcases a stunning blue and red color scheme. The rug features a beautiful all-over floral des...
Wool
$605Sale Price|44% Off
Multicolor Handwoven Turkish Oushak Rug, Geometric Design 2'10" x 4'9" #4314
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Discover the vibrant charm of this Multicolor Handwoven Turkish Oushak Rug, featuring an eye-catching geometric design. Measuring 2'10" x 4'9", this exquisite piece combines traditio...
Wool
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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1880s Classic Salmon-Teal-Aqua Decorative Turkish Oushak Rug 10'2" x 13' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'2" x 13' - 310 x 396 ) This magnificent example of late 19th-century weaving showcases the characteristic grandeur and soft palette that defi...
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