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.
$5,525Sale Price|35% Off
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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Pretty vintage Izmir Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkish rug with a geometrical design and nice colours with sky blue, navy blue , yellow, orange and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. ...
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Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Rugs, Handmade Oriental Rugs, Light Blue, 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 suc...
Wool
$8,385Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Goldenrod Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a goldenrod field. This Oushak rug has blue frame and terracotta accents that feature a gorgeous floral pattern design. This rug m...
Wool
$5,850Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug with Gray Handmade Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This wool rug in the Oversize Oushak Style is a stunning example of expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Its intricate floral pattern, adorned with beige and brown accents, ...
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Ararat Rugs Sailer Sarkisla Carpet 17th Century Anatolian Revival, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993, no. 214. This is a series of medallions-designed rugs...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$946Sale Price|40% Off
3.7x12.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Karapinar Wool Runner Rug in Red, Green, Beige, Grey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage runner rug from Turkey. It is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation and features multiple medallion design. It has been washed professionally, the rug is sturdy and ...
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Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
$962Sale Price|44% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory & Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 6'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory & Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 6'10" This 3'1" x 6'10" Turkish Oushak rug features a soft pink field surrounded by an ivory border, accented with p...
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$2,409Sale Price|25% Off
8'2"x9'10" Gray Angora Oushak Willow and Cypress Tree Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray Angora Oushak Willow and Cypress Tree Design Natural Dyes, Afghan Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and ...
Wool
$12,922 / item
Nice New Oushak Design Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Oushak design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52913 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Transitional style. Blending elements from the modern world with light and airy colors, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turk...
Wool
$1,179Sale Price|25% Off
4'x9'10" Silver Gray, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Wool Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Silver Gray, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Pattern, Natural Dyes 100% Wool, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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$2,398Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x22' Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Vintage Oushak Rug in Muted Taupe, Lavender, Blush and Light Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Medallion Oushak rug in muted taupe, light green, blush, Lavender and light brown. Measures: 5'6 x 8'8 Turkish Oushak rug with taupe, Keivan Woven Arts rug/TU-MTU-6018...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52388, vintage Turkish Oushak runner, wide hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five floral lobed diamond...
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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...
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Ararat Rugs Carpet with Two Medallions Anatolian Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.135. This exceptionally elegant, large medallion-pat...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$89,700Sale Price|35% Off
14x19 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Muted Seafoam & Ochre Palace Size
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Palace-sized 14 x 19 antique Turkish Oushak rug showcases the timeless elegance of Anatolian artistry. Featuring a rare, oversized format, the rug is defined by a serene seafoam...
Wool
$346Sale Price|44% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray, Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'3" x 3'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Gray, Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'3" x 3'4" This handwoven Turkish Oushak rug is a beautifully crafted accent piece, made from 100% high-quality wool and dy...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Red Outer Field, Ecru Borders and Ecru Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This rather sharply drawn piece shows a beige and ecru inner field and a red outer field especially evident in the palmette-filled corners. Sharp serrated edges to the field and meda...
Wool
$1,183Sale Price|20% Off
7x11 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Burgundy Red with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s and features a medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, ...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Palace Size Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful palace size Turkish Oushak rug. 15'5'' x 22'10''
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New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53998 New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 12'04 x 17'04. Woven with reverence for tradition and the gentle audacity of modern reinterpretation, this hand knotted wool rare Turk...
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The Whispering Medallion: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug of Serene Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52810 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'11 x 09'04. Bathed in the soft, whispering light of time, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is an ode to refinement and restraint...
Wool
$15,600Sale Price|35% Off
Oversize Handmade Antique Turkish Oushak Wool Rug in Rose Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a rose color field. This Piece has green, gray, and blue accent colors in a gorgeous all-over medallion design. This rug measur...
Wool
$2,532Sale Price|25% Off
Cloud Gray White Wash Peshawar Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 7'10"x9'7"
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
$4,915Sale Price|25% Off
11'6"x14'3" Ivory Afghan Angora Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Afghan Angora Oushak with Faded Colors, Natural Dyes, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Wool
$839Sale Price|40% Off
4.7x7.6 Ft One-of-a-Kind Vintage Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Style Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage central Anatolian village rug with pleasing colors and medium wool pile on a tightly woven wool foundation, very good condition. It has been washed professionally and ready...
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1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
54001 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'06 x 08'06. Woven in the quiet highlands of Western Anatolia, this hand knotted wool precious vintage Turkish Oushak rug tells a timeless story o...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak Room Size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 3" x 11' 3"
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Vintage Circa 1940 Beige Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug
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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Zabihi Collection Antique Long Orange Turkish Oushak Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful bright orange field long and narrow Oushak Runner. Not many old runners made this long from the Oushak region. this was most probably a custom order at...
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1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74999 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'03. This mesmerizing hand-knotted antique Turkish Oushak rug is a radiant symphony of fiery red hues and golden accents, a masterwork...
Wool
$658Sale Price|30% Off
4.6x5.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally).
Wool
$390Sale Price|40% Off
2.7x4.2 Ft Vintage Handmade "Antique Washed" Anatolian Milas Small Wool Rug
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-...
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New Earth-Tone Modern Oushak Rug, Effortlessly Chic and Versatile
Located in Dallas, TX
80998 Modern Earthy Oushak Rug, 03'05 x 05'0. Emanating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool modern Oushak rug is the answer to upscale design f...
Wool
$597Sale Price|30% Off
5.6x7.7 Ft Handmade Sun Faded Oushak Area Rug, Medallion Design Wool Carpet
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
$3,534Sale Price|25% Off
Tan Color Oushak Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 11'10" x 14'9"
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
Orange Antique Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange color antique turkish oushak scatter throw size rug Measures: 2' x 4'1”.
Wool
Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
4'4 X 11'9 Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner 4'4 X 11'9. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Beige & Blue, 4'8" x 9'5"
Located in New York, NY
4'8 X 9'5. 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 cozy and warm. The arti...
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New Contemporary Grey Oushak Rug, 12'02 x 14'08
Located in Dallas, TX
31076 Vintage-Inspired Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 12'02 x 14'08. Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor, this hand-knotted wool modern gray Oushak rug exudes an air of elega...
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80919 New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Soft Colors, 06'01 x 09'02.
Wool
$826Sale Price|40% Off
6.2x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade vintage Turkish Oushak area rug was hand-knotted in the 1960s with distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug has a central medallion on a field decorated w...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 3'5" x 5'8", 1940, Turkey
Located in New York, NY
3'5 x 5'8. This rug has an Abrash which is a natural change in color that occurs when different dyes are used in a batch of wool and gives uniqueness an extra beauty to the rug. Even...
Wool
$37,375Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange-Rust Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with an orange-rust color field. This rug has a designed frame and gray accents of goldenrod and brown in a gorgeous all-over geometri...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|35% Off
Brown Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Oushak rug has goldenrod accents that feature a gorgeous floral pattern design. This rug measures: 10'7" x 1...
Wool
$788Sale Price|50% Off
6.6.x10.2 Ft Hand-Knotted Floral Patterned Vintage Central Anatolian Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage handmade sun-faded rugs are a type of traditional textile that have been woven by hand using natural fibers such as wool or cotton. These rugs were typically made in regions ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Jacobean Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52408 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Jacobean Style, Hallway Runner 02'10 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features four connected floral medallions ...
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17th Century Oushak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This unique pillow is crafted from an authentic 17th century Oushak rug fragment, handwoven in Anatolia. It features a time-softened with earthy tones of mocha brown, faded rust, and...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Gordis Rug Collectors Rug 115cmx163cm Wool Foundation 4x5 c.1850
Located in New York, NY
This rare Turkish Gordis Mogul Oushak rug, circa 1850, features early geometric motifs characteristic of mid-19th-century Anatolian weaving. Woven on a wool foundation with a natural...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Belgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52726, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic Belgian style 03'11 x 06'02. Highlighting modern design aesthetics and understated elegance with subdued co...
Wool
$949Sale Price|30% Off
6.3x9.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Kysari Area Rug, Handmade Wool Carpet
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
$31,785Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Turkish Floral Oushak Rug in Cream, Rust Red, Orange and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Floral Oushak Rug in Cream, Rust Red, Orange and Green, Rug 17-0103, Origin/Turkey. This finely woven antique large Oushak rug...
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52732 new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern style 08'05 x 12'03. Blending elements from the modern world with contrasting colors, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkis...
Wool
Vintage Beige Subdued Turkish Oushak Tash Rug 5'7 X 10'9
Located in New York, NY
5'7 X 10'9. 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...
Wool
1960's Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77707 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'02 x 10'00. A vision of restrained grandeur and enduring refinement, this vintage hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug embodies the rarefied beauty of...
Wool
$100,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
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. size 17x23. ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner (size adjusted) Size: 8'1" × 19'9" (246 × 601 cm) Rich in tradition yet boldly artistic, this antique Turkish Oushak runner from the 1920s is a vibrant ...
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