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.
New Modern Style Oushak Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80884 New Modern Style Oushak rug with Soft Colors, 04'11 x 06'11. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern s...
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Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$1,509Sale Price|25% Off
6'1"x8'10" Black Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
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$2,172Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'8" Sage Green Afghan Angora Oushak Tree Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Afghan Angora Oushak with Cypress and Willow Tree Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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Modern Khotan Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Pastel Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this Modern Khotan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated blend of sand, goldenrod, slate blue, and soft terracotta. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it sho...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful large-scale stylized trellis floral pattern with pink, orange and yellow flowers and pink and white vines, all set a...
Wool
$9,035
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Oushak rug from Pakistan is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic Anatolian mot...
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Antique Brown & Gold Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
The light brownish field of this West Anatolian town carpet shows a widely stepped and pendanted brown medallion, with similar semi-geometric corners. Doubled main border of floral s...
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Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
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
Late 19th Century Antique Peach and Beige Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Peach and Beige Stylized Floral and Geometric Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1880 A warm coral-toned peach field filled with an all-over arrangement of stylized floral and...
Wool
$1,696Sale Price|25% Off
8'4"x10'5" Bonnie Blue Hand Knotted All Natural Wool Oushak Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Oushak Design, Supple Collection Thick and Plush, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversize Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in ...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11'0x8'0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
Wool
$663Sale Price|25% Off
3'x5' Green Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand knotted wool rug boasts a stunning Vintage Oushak design, featuring an elegant beige field complemented by Classic floral patterns in shades of brown and tan. This rug ...
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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,...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Floral Design in Sage & Slate 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak style rug, hand-knotted from highland wool for durability and a luxurious feel. Featuring a muted sage-grey field with...
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Room Sized Modern Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade In Green
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 light green background,...
Wool
$2,343Sale Price|20% Off
9'x12' Hand Knotted Gray Anatolian Village Inspired Angora Oushak Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Gray Geometric Anatolian Village Inspired Angora Oushak Shiny Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the c...
Wool
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
4x5.6 ft Antique Turkish Ghiordes 'Gordes' Prayer Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes prayer rug hand-knotted in 1880s in Gordes of Western Turkey, which was once a famous rug making centre with its own well-defined classical aesthetic. T...
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Whimsical Modern Blue & Ivory Kite Motif Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this modern wool rug featuring a playful “kites in flight” design. Set against a textured, multi-tonal sky blue backdrop, it showcases geometric kites in shad...
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Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Transitional Neutrals & Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak style rug blends traditional Turkish heritage with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a spacious ivory field ado...
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Decorative Light Blue Field With Rustic Tribal Design Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Not every Oushak is room sized. This snappy little rug with an imaginative segment of the harshang pattern on an attractively variegated sapphire blue ground is uncommon among these ...
Wool
$2,910Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50766, Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner. This vintage Turkish Oushak runner handsomely communicates some of the finer and more important points ...
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9x12 Rust Tree Of Life Birds Peacock Garden Handmade Wool Rug ( JC-13462 )
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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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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Late 19th Century Grey Green Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Grey Green Stylized Floral Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1890 This rug features a pale olive field filled with intricate, stylized motifs in warm coral and gold...
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century worn room size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4728 size 8' 9" x 11' 2" (267 x 340 cm)
Wool
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet (DK-104-71)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique carpet from the prolific Oushak region in Western Turkey, featuring a well-known design, at least since the seventeenth century. The design is often referred to a...
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Elegant Golden Ivory Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 10x14
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with the sophistication of this Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Inspired by traditional Turkish designs, it features a soft palette of ivory, champagne, and m...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Orange Worn Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a worn Turkish rug with a predominant orange color 2'8'' x 4'9''
Wool
Serene Sage & Pastels Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug 12x19
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style rug adds a fresh touch to any interior with its soft, muted colors and timeless design. Hand-knotted from 100% wool, it features a sage green field with over...
Wool
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...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage turkish oushak rug 16'' x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield-like center medallion with interconnected vines and floral top views surrounding the main medallion. Corner spandrel overlays bearing blossomed flowers inwardly directed. A...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Scatter Square Size Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian scatter-size square rug rug no. j3453 size 3'8" x 4'4"
Wool
$990 / item
Brown Striped Lori Gabbeh
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Handmade, wool pile on a cotton foundation. Goat & Girl Design Accent Colors: Dark-Brown, Golden Yellow, Light-Brown, Orange.
Wool
$497Sale Price|40% Off
3.4x6.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug. Soft Faded Red, Light Blue, Cream Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage Turkish Oushak scatter rug from 1950s. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Ve...
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The Blushing Citadel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
54120 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 x 08'11. The Blushing Citadel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug posse...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Floral Motif in Grey
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted with great care and attention to detail, this exquisite wool rug in Oushak Style boasts a delightful gray base that exudes elegance. Highlighted with magnificent beige, brown...
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The Crimson Talisman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ancestral Power
Located in Dallas, TX
54113 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'08 x 05'08. The Crimson Talisman: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Ancestral Power. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embo...
Wool
$2,236Sale Price|40% Off
8x11.8 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Antique Washed Turkish Oushak Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A large, finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak area rug from the 1950s with a classical design of large rosettes floating in its field and floral and leafy vines depicted in an ...
Wool, Cotton
The Anatolian Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
54116 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'05 x 10'10. The Anatolian Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Noble Refinement. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embo...
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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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The Anatolian Archive: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Cultivated Calm
Located in Dallas, TX
54045 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a refined continuation of one of Anatolia’s most storied weaving traditions—reimagi...
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The Dragon Chronicle: A Modern Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54035 New Modern Turkish Kars Rug, 12'03 x 16'02. This hand knotted modern Turkish Kars rug is a commanding work drawn from the myth-laden traditions of northeastern Anatolia, where ...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Pastel Floral Transitional Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug, blending timeless Turkish heritage with contemporary design. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features large palmettes an...
Wool
Early 20th Century Stylized Floral Olive and Red Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Stylized Floral Olive and Red Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1900 A traditional rug featuring a warm olive field with an intricate network of stylized floral an...
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The Verdant Threshold: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
54121 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'07 x 08'06. The Verdant Threshold: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegant Harmony. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug pos...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Stepped center medallion with elongated finials bearing interior outwardly directed floral blossoms and geometric form with finned details. Corner spandrels with germinating seeds...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel center medallion with trefoil contour germinating blossom finials. Corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocate the contour of the main medallion. Main border in a floral ...
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Antique Tribal Influenced Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1900
Wool
$3,019Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'8" Gray Karajeh with All Over Geometric Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted, Karajeh Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniques by e...
Wool
$1,804Sale Price|50% Off
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 100% Wool
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
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Earthy Taupe, Sage & Terracotta
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional hand-knotted modern wool area rug seamlessly blends traditional Oushak-inspired motifs with a sophisticated, contemporary color palette. Handcrafted from premium woo...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Muted Earth Tones & Pastel Accents
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this sophisticated Oushak-style wool rug, featuring a low-pile texture and a refined neutral palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it showcases oversi...
Wool
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Oushak Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Oushak Kilim rug. A large format antique kilim rug, woven in the Oushak region of Western Turkey, displaying the classic central med...
Wool
$2,396Sale Price|25% Off
8'x9'9" Lime Green Afghan Angora Ushak Natural Wool hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lime Green, Afghan Angora Ushak with Cypress and Willow Tree Design, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Cherry Red Turkish Rug Small Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug. Measures: 12" x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam