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.
8x10 Burgundy Heriz Traditional Persian Inspired Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( MT-375)
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
$5,860 / item
Beautiful New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand knotted new rug with a beautiful design of Oushak rugs and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Grey, Beige & Gold Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim is from a new line inspired by antique Oushak rugs. Hand-knotted in wool & sari silk, its design enjoys beige, gold &...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Green and Cream with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x14 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections. On the Design: In this pie...
Wool, Silk
8x10 Ivory Gray Birds Peacock Garden Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( JC-14571 )
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
Modern Oushak Tribal Rug in Ivory with Light Blue and Brown Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'0 x 11'9 Modern Oushak Tribal Rug in Ivory with Light Blue and Brown Accents. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/OB-9767520, country of origin / type: Oushak/ India, circa 2000-...
Wool
$8,624Sale Price|20% Off
The Verdant Sanctuary: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54187 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 13'10. The Verdant Sanctuary: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Ou...
Wool
$12,943 / 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
10x14 Ivory Colorful Birds And Peacocks Garden Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( JC-7418 )
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
8x10 Blue Turkish Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug ( JC-7168)
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
$12,943 / 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
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Oushak Style Rug with Cream and Beige Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this oversized 14x20 rug represents a regal new line in Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rug ...
Wool, Silk
$12,943 / 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
$15,297 / 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
$12,943 / 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
Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Handmade Gray-Beige Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
Wool
Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Blue Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
Wool
Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Blue/Beige Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
Wool
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
Beige Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
Wool
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
$8,825 / item
Bobyrug’s Nice New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing our model of exquisite new rug featuring a stunning Oushak design and delightful color palette. Entirely hand-knotted with precision, it boasts a luxurious blend of wool ...
Wool, Cotton
12x15 Muted Ivory Tones Tree Of Life Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G-14780 )
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
$8,825 / item
Bobyrug’s Nice New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing our model of exquisite new rug featuring a stunning Oushak design and delightful color palette. Entirely hand-knotted with precision, it boasts a luxurious blend of wool ...
Wool, Cotton
$12,943 / 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
$12,943 / 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
$12,943 / 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
$15,297 / 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
$8,825 / item
Bobyrug’s Nice New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing our model of exquisite new rug featuring a stunning Oushak design and delightful color palette. Entirely hand-knotted with precision, it boasts a luxurious blend of wool ...
Wool, Cotton
$8,825 / item
Bobyrug’s Nice New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing our model of exquisite new rug featuring a stunning Oushak design and delightful color palette. Entirely hand-knotted with precision, it boasts a luxurious blend of wool ...
Wool, Cotton
$12,943 / 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
$12,943 / 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
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug as a bold new addition to our Burano collection, is inspired by special mid-century Oushak rug designs. On the Design: Admirers of the craft m...
Wool
$5,860 / item
Beautiful New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand knotted new rug with a beautiful design of Oushak rugs and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream and Salmon Tones with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x13 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections. On the Design: In this ...
Wool, Silk
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...
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream, Taupe, Ivory Geometric Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug, originating from India, is from a new line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rug d...
Wool, Silk
$8,237 / item
Wonderful 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
12x15 Beige Brown Black Geometric Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-9760 )
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
Turkish Inspired Modern Oushak Wool Rug with Minimalist Botanical Design 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this hand-knotted Oushak-style rug, showcasing a contemporary twist on traditional Turkish motifs. Made from premium 100% wool, it features a luminous cream f...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Taupe, Beige and Gray Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is inspired by antique Oushak rugs—from a bold new Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in silk, it enjoys taupe, beige and silver-gray colors with t...
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Oushak Style Rug in Gold and Beige-Brown with Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted silk and cotton, this oversized 16x17 rug is a contemporary reimagining of celebrated vintage and antique Oushak rug designs, among the most exciting new addit...
Cotton, Silk
$8,237 / item
Wonderful 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
$8,237 / item
Wonderful 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
$8,237 / item
Wonderful 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
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream with Gold and Blue 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 beige and cream undertones with rust gold...
Silk
$10,002 / item
Wonderful 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
$5,860 / item
Beautiful New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand knotted new rug with a beautiful design of Oushak rugs and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
21st Century Bakshaish Style Rust wool Rug With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage style oversize Bakshaish wool rug with a rust field, and multi-color accents in an all-over geometric design. This rug measures 13' 7" x 18'.
Wool
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Blue and Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Turkish Oushak wool rug with a light blue field. This Turkish rug has a beige frame and brown accents featuring a gorgeous all-over floral design. This rug measure...
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Turkish Modern Oushak Design Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern oversize Oushak wool rug with an orange field, beige, and blue accents with an all-over floral design. This rug measures 14' 4" x 19' 2".
Wool
$1,848Sale Price|20% Off
The Anatolian Totem: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
54179 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'01 x 10'01. The Anatolian Totem: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Nobility. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oush...
Wool
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
The Heraldic Garden: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Refined Symbolism
Located in Dallas, TX
54181 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'00 x 07'09. The Heraldic Garden: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Refined Symbolism. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish O...
Wool
$2,217Sale Price|20% Off
The Nomad's Reverie: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Avant-Garde Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54182 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'00 x 12'00. The Nomad's Reverie: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Avant-Garde Elegance. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkis...
Wool
$2,217Sale Price|20% Off
The Verdant Passage: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54183 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'11 x 12'02. The Verdant Passage: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish ...
Wool
$10,002 / item
Wonderful 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
$5,860 / item
Beautiful New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand knotted new rug with a beautiful design of Oushak rugs and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x14 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections. On the Design: In this...
Wool, Silk
$10,002 / item
Wonderful 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
Apadana's Modern Oushak Style Handmade Blue And Beige Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Samsun Collection custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100% Wool Techniques: Hand-knotted Style: Modern Oushak Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks...
Wool