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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Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet, Turkish Rug Milas Rustic Living Room Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Indulge in the timeless allure of our vintage rug handmade carpet, meticulously crafted to perfection, hailing from the captivating era of the 1900s. This vintage treasure, measuring...
Cotton, Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5'8" x 6'11" #4608
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This 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 color pale...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Oushak Style Rug in Geometric Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim's Modern Oushak Style Rug in Geometric Floral Pattern
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Exquisite Antique Oushak Turkish Light Beige Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug, dating from the 1920s, measures approximately 15 feet by 14 feet and exemplifies the refined artistry and timeless elegance of Oushak weavi...
Wool
$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 ...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design. This rug measures 3' 6" x 10' 1".
Wool
$1,809Sale Price|25% Off
4'x11'10" Blue Soft Wool Peshawar Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Wide 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...
Wool
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...
Wool
Room Sized Modern Floral Oushak Style Brown Wool Rug In a 12 x 15
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug beautifully merges contemporary aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Boasting a rich brown backgroun...
Wool
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.
Wool
$2,679Sale Price|25% Off
7'x7' Gray Oushak with Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Wool Round Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster Gray, Denser Weave, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Pure Wool, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Trans...
Wool
Transitional Wool Area Rug - Hand-Knotted Oushak Pattern, Moss Green & Gold
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite Modern Transitional Wool Rug. Expertly crafted to bridge the gap between classic elegance and contemporary edge, this rug features a sophistica...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak accent rug. The old ivory field of this attractive west Turkish carpet has a bilaterally symmetric layout of forked acanthus leaves and vigorous arabesques ...
Wool
8x10 Blue Floral Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( MT - 378 )
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
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Coral, Ivory and Soft Blue Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'5 x 11'5 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Coral, Ivory and Soft Blue Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/CHRT-1, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1900. A be...
Wool
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....
Wool
Turkish Oushak Wool 11X15 Soft Blue & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Size: 11'0" x 15'6" Material: Hand-knotted wool Style: Transitional / Traditional
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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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1940s Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, Allover Beige Field & Light Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
The light brown and beige field displays two columns of elaborate ragged palmettes and a central line of Yaprak (leaf") diamonds., in the 19th century Smyrna style. Tonally en suite ...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug Antique, c. 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Turkish Oushak rug made c. 1870s. It has a delicate soft peach, cream, and gold color way. The rugs center has large abstract floral shapes which are surrounded by 4 patte...
Wool
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 ...
Wool
$2,310Sale Price|40% Off
8x10.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Sun Faded Turkish Area Rug in Beige & Soft Pink
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
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...
Wool
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
Vintage Circa 1940 Turkish Tan Oushak Wool Rug Lightly Distressed 6'4 x 8'
Located in New York, NY
6'4 X 8'. Very lightly distressed. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of Oushaks is that they bring space together, making it...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak accent rug. A bilaterally symmetric oval bouquet medallion with floral garland corners is set on the pale green open field and framed in a brick border with...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century small room-size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j2518 size 6' 10" x 10'3''
Wool
$694Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x9'5" Pink Afghan Angora Oushak Vines Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Punch Pink, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Vines Design, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Wool
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52247 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Runner 05'02 x 15'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a geometric patter...
Wool
$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...
Wool
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...
Wool
$737Sale Price|40% Off
Hand-Knotted 1960's Oushak Area Rug with Floral Design in Beige 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
Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74018 Late 19th Century Antique European Oushak Rug, 09'07 x 13'02. Whispering tales of a bygone era, this exquisite hand knotted wool Late 19th Century antique European Oushak rug i...
Wool
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...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Orange Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 11'7” x 15'6”.
Wool
$4,566Sale Price|25% Off
8'1"x8'1" Beau Blue Hand Knotted Sultanabad Reimagined Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Orange Leafs, Sultanabad Reimagined, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Zero Pile, Cropped Thin, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
Wool
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...
Wool
$3,510Sale Price|35% Off
Hand-Knotted Floral Oushak Rug in Light Blue by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wool hand-knotted Oushak rug by Keivan Woven Arts, was made in the 2010's. The field and border both have a cool blue gray. The field and border also share floral and leaflet mo...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
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.33. This is a fine Kurdish workshop rug with split-palme...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,183Sale Price|40% Off
10.2x14.2 ft Hand Knotted Wool Large Area Rug Floral Design. Red Oushak Carpet
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...
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...
Wool
$1,764Sale Price|40% Off
7.8x11.4 Ft Handmade Vintage Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Traditional Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique washed vintage Turkish Oushak area rug from 1950s. Measures: 7.8x11.4 Ft. Finely hand-knotted with low wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor...
Wool, Cotton
Sapphire Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Oriental Rug 11'8" x 14'4"
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
$949Sale Price|40% Off
6x9.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Soft Colors. One of a Kind Oriental Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Turkish Oushak rug with low wool pile on cotton foundation in soft faded red and sage green. It features a central medallion decorated all around with scrolling fl...
Wool
$1,115Sale Price|40% Off
7.3x10.7 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Hand Knotted Oushak Rug in Soft Colors.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from West Anatolia with soft colors and low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug is in very good condition and washed professionall...
Wool, Cotton
$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...
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
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped center medallion with checkered interior design fill adorned at either end by palmette finials atop a predominantly open abrashed ground with splayed floral cross-s...
Wool
New Modern Light Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'09 x 14'01
Located in Dallas, TX
53950 New Modern Light Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'09 x 14'01. This hand knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug, crafted with a passion for both tradition and contemporary aesthetics...
Wool
Modern Oushak by Keivan Woven Arts With Floral Design on Green-Blue Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'9 x 7'9 Modern Oushak by Keivan Woven Arts With Floral Design on Green-Blue Field . Keivan Woven Arts/ rug /AFG-39464, Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design...
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug, 11'6 x 14'6 Hand-Woven Wool, Tan Color, Turkish, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
11'6 x 14'6. Antique Oushaks are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. The relatively coarse weaves, here on a wool foundation, mean vinery and branches are ...
Wool
Handmade Pink Oushak Wool Rug, Turkish Design, 10'8\"x14'
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a pink field. This Oushak rug has a green frame and multi-color accents all-over a gorgeous geometric floral design. This rug meas...
Wool
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Herki Rug from the Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraqi region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Iraqi Kurds are main...
Wool, Natural Fiber
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
The Radiant Court: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Regal Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
54052 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'01 x 04'09. The Radiant Court: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Regal Harmony. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug unfolds ...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Senna Rows of Flowers Rug, 19th Century 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.28. This was an exclusive example of offset rows of flow...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
12x15 Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Style Wool Area Rug – Muted Neutrals
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted modern Oushak style rug combines traditional Turkish design with a contemporary aesthetic. Made from high-quality wool, it features a low-profile pile that emphasiz...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53056, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. Blending tribal charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak ru...
Wool