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.
Vintage Circa 1940 Distressed Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug Ivory Brown
Located in New York, NY
4'1 X 6'9. Vintage Circa 1940 Distressed Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug. Distressed, Shabby Chic. The rug is solid but with low pile and a distressed look that adds to its bea...
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Whispers of Serenity: A Vintage Turkish Oushak of Subtle Harmony and Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
52957 Vintage Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'08 x 07'06. Bathed in a palette of sunlit neutrals and whispering pastels, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug captures the ...
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$4,539Sale Price|25% Off
12'1"x17'9" Dusty Yellow Oushak Design Supple Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted, Oushak Design, Supple Collection, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmansh...
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$699Sale Price|30% 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
$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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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug. Vigorous sawtooth leaves project from the medallion and corners into the red field of this Turkish village scatter. The abrashed brown border has ...
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10x14 Pink Green Tree Design Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( JC- 8070 )
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...
Wool
Very beautiful antique Turkish cesare rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century fine Turkish Cesare rug with beautiful decorative design and nice colours with green, orange, brown and white, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on c...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Very beautiful antique distressed 18th century Turkish Koula rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite distressed 18th-century Turkish Koula antique rug, meticulously handwoven with wool-on-wool craftsmanship. This exceptionally rare piece, though showing signs of age and we...
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven. This town has been a major weaving center for rug production since the reign of the ...
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Oversized Contemporary Tan Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug beautifully blends modern design with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan background adorned wi...
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Antique Oushak Rug in Crimson and Blue with Grand Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Emerging from the golden era of Anatolian weaving, this 9x13 antique Oushak stands as a masterful testament to early 20th-century Turkish artistry. Hand-knotted with a refined wool p...
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Zabihi Rug Collection Exotic Oversize 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak rug featuring a silver shaded field, mustard border, with other vibrant and bright color accents. Truly divine and one of our personal favourites, circa 192...
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$3,849Sale Price|30% Off
10x12.4 Ft Midcentury One-of-a-Kind Oushak Wool Rug in Soft Colors, Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Central Anatolian rug with a bold geometric design and beautiful soft colors. Finely hand knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent conditio...
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Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Area Rug, 3'7 X 5'8
Located in New York, NY
3'7 X 5'8. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not ...
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1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style and Warm Earth-Tones
Located in Dallas, TX
73946 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 12'00. Bathed in the warm embrace of the earth’s palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a timele...
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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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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Grey & Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 rug is inspired by antique Oushak rugs—from a bold new Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in silk, it enjoys grey & beige-brown floral patterns. On t...
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small mid century Turkish Yastik rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish Yastik rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colours with a red, yellow, orange , navy blue, green and white , entirely hand knotted with wool on ...
Wool
Blue Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Rug 16 ft x 22 ft , Blue Haze Geometry
Located in Dallas, TX
This new Turkish Oushak palace rug is hand-knotted in wool and woven in Turkey in the Oushak tradition, presented in an oversize rectangular format suitable for expansive interiors. ...
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A Pretty Red & Orange Turkey Rug - Oushak Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pretty Red & Orange Turkey Rug Immerse your space in the warm, fiery tones of this exceptional Turkish Oushak rug. While Oushak designs are celebrated for their sophisticated artis...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15926, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Measures: 1'8 x 3'4
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Pink Contemporary Oushak style Wool Rug Handmade Features a Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak-style rug features a hand-knotted pink field. It embodies a mid-century modern style with an all-over multicolored floral design. This rug measures 12'2" x 18'3".
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$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 8' 8"
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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)
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Beige Wool Hand Knotted Rug 7 ft x 7 ft, Nearly Square, Faded Garden Dreamscape
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary transitional area rug presents a soft, nearly square format measuring approximately 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 6 in (about 4.99 sq. m). Woven in premium wool and finished in ...
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Classic Soft Colors Turkish Oushak Style Hand Knotted Wool 13'6 x 16'9
Located in New York, NY
13'6 x 16'9. Hand woven in Turkey using the finest of materials this is a classic recreation of an Oushak rug in soft colors.
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Vibrant Teal and Rich Maroon Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 5'1 This stunning Vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a vibrant palette of teal and rich maroon, beautifully combined with intricate geometric and floral patterns. Th...
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room square size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j2863 size 8' 10" x 10' (269 x 305 cm)
Wool
$3,000Sale Price|40% Off
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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$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Cental Asian Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition, high-quality materials like; wool & dyes. ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Beige and Gray Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Sultanabad rug has brown, gray, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design. T...
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$2,370Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Gray, Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise, Wool Hand Knotted, Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Goose Gray, Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Square Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transit...
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
Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug
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...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors
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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$874Sale Price|30% Off
6x9.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Rustic Country House Style Turkish Wool Rug in Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from the 1960s featuring a delicate medallion design decorated all around with lush floral wreaths in brown and taupe gray against a sand be...
Wool, Cotton
$1,235Sale Price|30% Off
7.4x12 Ft Mid-Century Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Wool Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted mid-20th century area rug from Western Turkey with a medallion design in soft mellowed colors of terra cotta red, taupe gray, celadon green. The rug has low woo...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52041 Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic modern design. Vintage hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug with traditional modern style featuring a double medallion and complementary spand...
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The Anatolian Axis: A Modern Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Sacred Symbolism
Located in Dallas, TX
54038 New Modern Turkish Kars Rug, 09'07 x 10'10. This hand knotted modern Turkish Kars rug draws from the deeply symbolic weaving traditions of northeastern Anatolia, where carpets ...
Wool
$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x9.4 Ft Fine Vintage Handmade Turkish Kysari - Kayseri Rug in neutral 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
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the Anatol...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,181Sale Price|40% Off
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 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
$1,137Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x11'2" Indian Red Peshawar With Berber Influence Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fine Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 12' 9" x 16' 11"
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All-Over Floral Design Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Gray and Blush Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0" x 5'11" All-Over Floral Design Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Gray and Blush Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-50471, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 2010...
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9x12 Ivory & Blue Colourful Oushak Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool ( JC-7963)
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...
Wool
Blue and Cream Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage with All-Over Motif Design 3'11"x6'3"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'11 x 6'3 Blue and Cream Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage with All-Over Motif Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-14550, country of orig...
Wool
$14,750
Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century room size orange field antique Oushak Measures: 8'9” x 11'10”.
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12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...
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Turkish Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug in a bolster size. zipper closure and poly fill insert provided Measures: 12'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton
10 x 13 Modern Handcrafted Turkish Kars Designed Wool Rug In Light Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Turkey, this contemporary Kars wool rug features rows of hexagonal and circular medallions with floral and geometric motifs in pink, gold, blue, and brown. Set against a...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73772 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Feminine Shaker style 04'08 X 06'01. Effortless beauty and simplicity meet soft, bespoke vibes with a modern Shaker style in this hand knotted w...
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An Anatolian Garden Court: Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Refined Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
54034 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'01 x 14'03. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a deliberate continuation of Anatolia’s most prestigious weaving tradition, created...
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$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi carpets) Carpet from the Baluchistan region with a rare and beautiful color composition and high-quality materials like; wool & dyes. These carpets were woven by the nomads of the Baloch tribes. Baloch rugs...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Outstanding Red Color With Floral-Medallion Design Antique Turkish Angora Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet ( 7' 6'' x 10' - 230 x 305 cm )
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Light Blue Contemporary Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern, hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug features a light blue background with floral patterns. The design merges contemporary aesthetics with traditional Oushak craftsmanship...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
53691 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 7'05 x 12'10. Showcasing effortless beauty and soft, bespoke vibes, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug beautifully embodies romantic c...
Wool
$2,539Sale Price|25% Off
8'x10'7" Light Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Colorful Flowers Natural Dyes, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mont...
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The Quiet Minaret: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52045 Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 x 07'11. Immersed in centuries-old tradition and meticulous artisanal craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs, originatin...
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