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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9'8"x13'6" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50912, vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery rug with Modern Tribal style, wide hallway runner. Warm and inviting with tribal charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery ru...
Wool
$8,775Sale Price|25% Off
Serene Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Sky Blue & Champagne
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the elegance of this Modern Oushak Style rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a low-pile texture and a distressed finish that reflects antique Tur...
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The Hand Knotted Gem Rug (1.2x1.8m), Made in India by Sister, wool & bamboo silk
Located in London, GB
A jewel in coral-inspired colour combinations, The Gem is hand-knotted in Bhadohi, India, in New Zealand wool with bamboo silk details. Hand-dyed in hues of gold and cinnamon, its un...
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$12,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
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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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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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Turkey Beige Oushak Rug 8x11 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Turkish wool rug presents a calm beige ground with soft accents and a classic decorative layout. Dated to 1990- it is a rectangular area rug sized at approximately 8x11 ft, suit...
Wool
$2,610Sale Price|25% Off
4'x16' Gray Pure Wool Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Runner 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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Bobyrug’s Vintage Decorative Square Turkish Ushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century Turkish rug with a decorative design and green and pink salmon colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...
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$1,111Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x8'3" Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
Whimsical Modern Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug -Ivory with Colorful Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the playful elegance of this Modern Turkish Wool Rug. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans, this piece features a curated collection of traditional Anatolian moti...
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$3,720Sale Price|25% Off
9'9"x13'7" Denim Blue Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Brown, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
$1,003Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x9'8" White Caucasian Gul Motifs Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Aryana Collection, All Over Caucasian Gul Motifs, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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$2,943Sale Price|25% Off
9'x11'9" Charleston Green Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charleston Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, Densely Woven, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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Sumptuous Large Oushak Area Rug by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ralph Lauren Oushak style hand spun wool area rug made in India, circa late 90's/early 2000's with dense soft wool pile in shades of cream, yellow, apricot, terracotta, soft greens a...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Cream and Pink with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A breathtaking survival of early 20th-century artistry, this 13x16 antique Oushak rug originates from Turkey circa 1920-1940. Hand-knotted in a fine wool pile, it represents a period...
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$5,256Sale Price|25% Off
12'1"x14'6" Orange Classic Khotan and Samarkand Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Classic Khotan and Samarkand Design with Alien Figurines, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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$1,742Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Dim Gray Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Leaf Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dim Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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Handmade Antique Oushak Rug Sky Blue Deluxe & Elegant Area Rug for Elevate
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 17'6" x 19'6" - 533 x 594 )
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$1,670Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x19' Denim Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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8x10 Ivory & Light Gold Wool Hand-Knotted Custom Oushak Rug (JC-11104)
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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$599Sale Price|40% Off
6.4x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Kyseri Area Rug in Beige & Brown with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s featuring an intricately drawn all-over floral design in brown against a golden sand background. The rug has even low wool pile...
Wool, Cotton
$23,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with scrolled vines and finned geometric floral blossoms stemming therefrom. Stepped corner spandrel overlays bearing geometric floral blossoms and pinwheel alter...
Wool, Cotton
$3,308Sale Price|25% Off
6'x9'1" Ivory Ziegler Mahal Medallion Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Irish Cream White with Red, Ziegler Mahal with Medallion Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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Antique Beige Turkish Anatolian Oushak Rug 9'10 x 14'
Located in New York, NY
9'10 x 14'. Many antique Oushak carpets employ Classic Persian patterns interpreted for Turkish weavers and western export tastes. An old ivory field displays a spacious version of t...
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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...
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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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
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian Runner rug, hand knotted wool with a peach-orange field, brown and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design. This rug measures 2' 11" x 11'...
Wool
$1,359Sale Price|20% Off
The Gilded Earth: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
53184 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'05 x 06'03. Infused with timeless beauty and storied artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the quiet grandeur of A...
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Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Turkish Oushak gallery runner rug dates to 1930-1950 and is categorized as antique. Woven in wool, it presents a warm brown ground with softly varied tonal shifts that suit long...
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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
$1,020Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x8'1" Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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Lovely Peach Ground Color with Geometric Pattern Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet 7' x 10' 4" - 213 x 315
Wool
$1,488Sale Price|25% Off
4'x11'10" Light Blue Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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Tan & Purple Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 4'2" x 12'1"
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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$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
Contemporary Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Hand-Knotted Wool, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
Contemporary Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts . rug OB-103432980, country of origin / type: India / Oushak, circa Early 21th century. Measures: 7'9 x 9'9 This hand-knotted modern Ou...
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$4,399Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Spanish Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53411 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Spanish Colonial style. Displaying well-balanced asymmetry and eclectic refinement combined with timeless elegance of Spanish Co...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. The Turkey red field features a five-column design of ragged lozenges, torn rosettes, tilted and pointed ovals, and a pattern of ...
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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...
Wool
$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...
Wool
$4,566Sale Price|25% Off
8'10"x12'3" Green Tree of Life Peshawar Birds Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Tree of Life, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century ivory field Antique Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4082 size 8' 2" x 9' 10" (249 x 300 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room size square antique Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j4246 size 10' 6" x 11' (320 x 335 cm)
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The Golden Harmony: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Radiant Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79688 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'06 x 15'01. The Golden Harmony: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Radiant Grace. There is a cultivated warmth woven into this hand knotted ...
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Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
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12x15 Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Golden Saffron & Sage
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with this stunning Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug. Inspired by traditional Turkish designs, it features a vibrant golden saffron field with oversized floral palmet...
Wool
$762Sale Price|25% Off
3'x9'9" Gray Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design, Natural Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tran...
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New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76893, new Contemporary Pakistani Oushak rug with Modern Rustic style. This hand knotted wool contemporary Oushak style area rug features an all-over geometric pattern composed of Ha...
Wool
$6,900Sale Price|25% Off
Pastel Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug 10x13
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Oushak Style rug combines traditional Turkish motifs with a contemporary color palette. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a soft cream field with ...
Wool
$2,270Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x19'5" Organic Wool Hand Knotted Almond Brown Angora Oushak XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Organic Wool Hand Knotted Almond Brown Angora Oushak with Colorful Willow and Cypress Tree Design Oriental XL Runner Rug. It has been Knotted fo...
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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
$4,743Sale Price|25% Off
9'3"x12'2" Gray Peshawar with Serrated Gul Motif Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pastel Gray, Peshawar with Serrated Gul Motif, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Ivory & Sage Transitional 12x15
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this sophisticated Modern Oushak-style rug, hand-crafted from premium wool. It features a spacious open-field design with oversized geometric palmettes and st...
Wool
$5,957Sale Price|25% Off
8'10"x11'10" Ivory Ziegler Mahal All Over Design Hand Spun Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lace White, Ziegler Mahal with All Over Design, Hand Spun Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary col...
Wool
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Multi Medallion
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Runner Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Contemporary Geometric Turkish-Inspired Wool Rug in Soft Blue and Beige 12x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak-style rug blends classic Turkish artistry with contemporary design. Hand-knotted from quality wool, it features a calming sky blue geometric field, framed by a san...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Details rug no. j3644 size 3' 3" x 9' 8" (99 x 295 cm)
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