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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Honorable Blue Wool Hand Knotted Peshawar Mahal Design Oriental Rug 8'3" x 9'8"
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...
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$704Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
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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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...
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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''
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Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Coral Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j3467 size 7' 10" x 10' 10" (239 x 330 cm)
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Ararat Rugs Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial western-style life. Color summary: 17 colors in total, the m...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Large Woven Rug, 12 ft × 15 ft , Rust and Soft Blue Palette
Located in Dallas, TX
This expansive woven rug presents a richly detailed allover botanical layout, filled with scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized floral motifs. Its palette centers on a warm rust g...
Wool
$2,999Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52979, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Rustic Belgian style. With its understated elegance and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool vintage Turk...
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Oversize Designed 19th Century Turkish Oushak Wool Rug with Olive Yellow Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite hand knotted square wool rug from the 19th century Turkish Oushak collection features a stunning olive-yellow color field, complement...
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Remarkable Beige Color & Geometric Design Antique Turkish Decorative Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'10" - 282 x 360 )
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$201Sale Price|40% Off
1.6x3 Ft Vintage Mini Rug in Muted Colors. Handmade Door Mat, Turkish Bath Mat
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
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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$5,469Sale Price|25% Off
14'x18'1" Light Gray Oushak Design Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Gray, Oushak Design, Supple Collection Thick and Plush, Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
Wool
$1,991Sale Price|25% Off
7'10"x9'9" Silver Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Weft Angora Oushak 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...
Wool
$1,662Sale Price|25% Off
7'10"x9'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Natural Dyes Mahal Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Mahal Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
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Vintage Kurdish Runner Rug Eastern Anatolian Old Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Old Vintage Kurdish Runner Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from...
Wool, Natural Fiber
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...
Wool
$1,156Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.6 Ft Antique Washed Turkish Oushak Rug, Vintage Hand Knotted 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
$285Sale Price|44% Off
Green & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
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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Zabihi Collection Large Square Soft Peach Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal large size handmade Turkish Oushak from the early 20th century in peach and cream. Measures: 16'8'' x 19'5'' Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west-c...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Pastel Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
50523 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 X 08'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a round scalloped central medallion with palmette pendants floating on an...
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Antique Oversize Turkish Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Rug 13'7 x 17'
Located in New York, NY
13'7 x 17' Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 13'7 x 17'. This hand woven town carpet displays an allover exploded Harshang design of ragged floating palmettes, ragged lozenges, torn medalli...
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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
$3,486Sale Price|30% Off
9.5x12.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug in Soft, Muted Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug in a very soft, muted palette of beige, khaki, ecru, tan, fawn a. The rug features two floral medallions at both ends of the field that is f...
Wool
$1,305Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x15'10" Beige Wool Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige, 100% Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Soft Colors Natural Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional...
Wool
$1,103Sale Price|30% 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
$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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12 x 15 Designed Modern Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
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
$1,218Sale Price|25% Off
3'x15'7" Chameleon Gray Afghan Angora Oushak Oversized 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...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug Measures: 2'10'' x 5'3''.
Wool
$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
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
$907Sale Price|44% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Mint & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 6'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Mint & Blush Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 6'4" This 3'2" x 6'4" Turkish Oushak rug is a handwoven wool gem, created by skilled artisans using time-honored ...
Wool
Handmade Floral Antique Turkish Oushak Oversize Wool Rug with Allover Tan Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Turkish rug has a gray-designed frame with blue and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design. ...
Wool
$1,439Sale Price|25% Off
6'3"x8'10" Gray Afghan Angora Oushak With Cypress Tree Design 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...
Wool
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
4'x16'4" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Natural Dyes, XL Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 12' 0" x 14' 3"
Wool
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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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...
Wool
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Bolster Turkish Angora Oushak Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an angora Oushak pillow. 12'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara 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. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Allover Floral Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade in Gray
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, ...
Wool
Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug
By Thomas Eakins
Located in Dallas, TX
78743 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 13'06. Exhibiting a bold and expressive design rich in detail and texture, this antique red Oushak rug, hand-knotted from wool, mesmeriz...
Wool
Chinese Oushak Wool 9x12 Orange & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: China Design: Oushak Actual size: 8.11x11.11 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Orange, Ivory Content: Wool
Wool
$706Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x9'7" Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Vines Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Moonstruck Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with Floral Pattern, Veggie Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
Wool
Modern Turkish Oushak Beige Handmade Floral Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Oushak rug has a gray frame and multi-color accents all over a gorgeous geometric floral design. This rug me...
Wool
$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 ...
Wool
$964Sale Price|30% Off
6.2x9 Ft Mid Century Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green and Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A mid-century Turkish area rug hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool pile on cotton foundation. It features a medallion with floral tendrils at its center in turquoise green and fo...
Wool, Cotton
$3,808Sale Price|35% Off
20th Century Pink, Green, Blue Central Medallion Turkish Oushak, circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Oushak carpets originate in the small city of Oushak in central-western Anatolia, just south of Istanbul. Unlike most Turkish rugs, the Oushak rugs were strongly influenced by the Pe...
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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. A stepped ivory cartouche-form medallion is set on a soft medium brownfield surrounded by lesser rayed and square abstract motives and sup...
Wool
$832Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x10 Ft Vintage Handknotted Turkish Wool Area Rug with All-Over Floral Pattern
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from the 1960s, featuring an elegant all-over floral design in soft, neutral tones. The densely arranged botanical motifs create a refine...
Wool, Cotton
$368Sale Price|40% Off
3.8x6.8 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Rug, Floral Pattern Vintage Floor Covering
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
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Melas Decorative Rug Details rug no. 30352 size 3' 6" x 5' 2" (107 x 157 cm)
Wool
$1,477Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x17'5" Gray Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Soft Wool Oriental XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Angora Oushak with Colorful Motifs Gray Extra Soft Wool Oriental XL Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ce...
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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. A light open field is centered by a flattened diamond medallion and is framed by even paler borders with semi-geometric patterns. Unlike ...
Wool
$1,710Sale Price|40% Off
8.6x11 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Oushak Large Area Rug in Beige
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
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
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single center tree of life design motif in simplistic rendering atop a wide open abrashed field wrapped by a geometric floral top view main border with quatrefoil outwardly direct...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolute stunning one of a kind old Oushak with bright and cheerful colors. Coral red field, teal border with gold, ivory and terracotta color shades. A very fun rug to decorate a...
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