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.
Antique Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet
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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$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Square Handwoven Wool Carpet with Concentric Circle Design in Earth Tone
Located in Tokyo, JP
This vintage square carpet presents a disciplined yet visually compelling composition, centered around a precise focal point from which concentri...
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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...
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1920s Peach Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 20' x 22'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 20' x 22'6" (240 x 270 in), in peach tones. Condition: good, repaired. Rewoven. Additions or alterations made to the original...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Oushak carpet Measures: 9'11” x 13'5”.
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$594Sale Price|65% Off
4.6x12.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Runner Rug for Hallway, Corridor, Kitchen & Stairs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A traditional vintage Turkish runner rug, finely hand-knotted with an even medium wool pile on a durable cotton foundation. This authentic vintage Turkish rug is in very good conditi...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900
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$4,434Sale Price|40% Off
10x12.5 ft Hand Knotted Oushak Rug. Beige Floral Design Carpet. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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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)
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$1,698Sale Price|40% 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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$525Sale Price|40% Off
3x5 ft Traditional Hand Knotted Accent Rug. Floral Wool Area Rug in Soft Tones
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and timeless artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish accent rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using ...
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4x30 Blue Fish Hand Knotted Runner For Hallway / Staircase Rug ( G - 15936 )
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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$2,879Sale Price|40% Off
8.2x9.4 ft Hand Knotted Floral Area Rug with Black Field and Beige Border
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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$5,583Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Antiqued Zoroastrian Ziegler Mahal Design Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Antiqued Zoroastrian Ziegler Mahal Design, Distressed, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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Rooted in Reverence: Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Tree of Life Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
74049 Antique Turkish Oushak Tree of Life Rug, 04'09 x 06'05. Steeped in symbolism and woven with soulful precision, this antique Turkish Oushak rug is a rare embodiment of ancestral...
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Modern Oushak Muted Rug in Earthy Tones on a Cream Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Oushak Muted Rug in Earthy Tones on a Cream Background. Country of Origin: India; Type: Oushak; Design: All-Over, Floral, Oushak Floral; Keivan Woven ...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, 2'10" x 13'7", 1940
Located in New York, NY
2'10 x 13'7. 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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$395Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x4.2 ft Hand Knotted Beige, Light Blue Oushak Accent Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and timeless artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish accent rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using ...
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Contemporary Oushak Style Wool Rug with Floral Arabesque Pattern Sand & Celadon
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of this Modern Oushak-style hand-knotted wool rug. Featuring a sophisticated all-over floral design, this piece reimagines tradit...
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Modern Oushak Rug with Soft Sand, Light Blue and Botanical Vine Design 2'1 x 4'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'1 x 4'9 Modern Oushak Rug with Soft Sand, Light Blue and Botanical Vine Design 2'1 x 4'9. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/AWR-446, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Ousha...
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The Guardian Gul: A 19th Century Turkish Bergama Masterpiece of Ancestral Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79721 Antique Turkish Bergama Rug, 03'03 x 04'01. The Guardian Gul: A Late 19th Century Turkish Bergama Masterpiece of Ancestral Grace. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Bergama...
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$1,161Sale Price|20% Off
4'x10'8" Beau Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Wide Gallery Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
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Bright Coral Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bright coral antique Turkish Large Room size rug, circa 1920. Measures: 11'4" x 14'1".
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$1,504Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x8 ft Hand Knotted Light Blue and Beige Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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$15,199Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Yellow
Located in Port Washington, NY
This exquisite late 19th-century Oushak carpet, crafted in West Anatolia around 1890, showcases the rich tradition and artistry of Turkish weaving during the period. The carpet is ch...
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Multicolor Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug with Medallion Design 3' x 10'5"
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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Vintage Circa 1940 Beige Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug 5'7 x 10'2
Located in New York, NY
5'7 x 10'2. Vintage Circa 1940 Beige Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is be...
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Late 19th Century Beige and Peach Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Beige and Peach Floral Turkish Oushak Rug Turkey, circa 1890 A softly muted rug featuring a beige field with a delicate central medallion and finely drawn florals ...
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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...
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$20,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp
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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Midcentury Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Tribal Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury vintage Turkish Oushak runner with geometric tribal medallions, rug en-4261, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century This vintage Turkish Oush...
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Oversized Vintage Oushak Rug with Beige & Blue Diamond Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1900-1920, this 11x14 oversized vintage Oushak carpet is a beautiful addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. The piece enjoys...
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$4,219Sale Price|20% Off
8'x9'9" Gray Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster Gray, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Denser Weave, Oriental Ru Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional ...
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$704Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x9 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Oushak Area Rug, Traditional 1960s Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
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$3,959Sale Price|40% Off
8.7x12 ft Hand Knotted Beige Wool Large Area Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 11' 2" x 13' 7"
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$1,910Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x16' Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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$42,500
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. A goldenrod border encompasses a crimson red field.
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Tan Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Featuring a Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is hand-knotted from wool, featuring a neutral tan field complemented by a striking red border. The design prominently displays a floral medallion mot...
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Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'10" x 11'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 8'10" x 11'10" Measuring 8'10" x 11'10", this Turkish Oushak rug is a refined statement piece woven entirely from handwoven wool and ...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Soft Lavender & Pastel Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this beautiful Modern Oushak style rug, hand-knotted from high-pile wool. It features a sophisticated lavender and muted lilac field adorned with an oversized...
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Zabihi Collection Green Red Palatial Size Antique Turkish Oushak, 12'7'' x 25'7'
Located in New York, NY
A 1900s green and red oversized antique Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j5105 size 12' 7" x 25' 7" (384 x 780 cm)
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$1,128Sale Price|25% Off
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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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,...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Oushak Wool Rug with Floral Design, Turkey
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern oversize Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a green field. This Oushak rug has multi-color accents all-over a gorgeous botanical floral design. This rug measures ...
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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''
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Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Runner 3'2 x 9'6
Located in New York, NY
3'2" X 9'6". 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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$2,022Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x8.3 ft Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug. Beige Turkish Carpet with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Vibrant Terracotta & Ochre Lattice Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your living space with this beautiful hand-knotted wool rug that combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern flair. It features an intricate lattice pattern with oversiz...
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Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 18 ft 6 in x 21 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Gracefully Executed Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 18th Century
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$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Ivory Field, Terracotta & Gold Tones
Located in Port Washington, NY
This exceptional late 19th century Oushak carpet embodies the timeless elegance and understated grandeur that has made these Anatolian weavings so highly sought after. Generously sca...
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Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Motif Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a green field. This Oushak rug has a brown frame and yellow and gray accents all over a gorgeous geometric floral motif. This ru...
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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...
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Handmade Modern Copper Turkish Oushak Wool Rug with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring intricate hand-knotting, this Turkish wool rug boasts an eye-catching deep orange-copper color field framed by a subtle tan hue, with floral geometry in shades of green and...
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Shabby Chic Oushak Runner in Neutral Wool
Located in New York, NY
Ref C62326
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$5,088Sale Price|20% Off
2'4"x25'3" Peach Color Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Peach Color, Antique Turkish Oushak with Tribal Motifs, Clean, Very Good Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Extra Long Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
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$1,070Sale Price|20% 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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Zabihi Collection Peach Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mermaid Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th century Orange Coor Anatolian Turkish rug with mermaids floating around. Details rug no. j4304 size 5' 8" x 7' 4" (173 x 224 cm)
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$574Sale Price|20% Off
2'10"x6' Cedar Brown Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
10'x10' Gray Peshawar with Cypress Tree Design Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone Gray, Peshawar with Cypress Tree Design, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Denser Weave, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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