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.
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Oversized Rug in Beige/Brown, With Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x18 rug from the Modern Classics Collection features floral patterns and a playful sort of ‘distressed’ painterly approach to the pattern meant to have a Rustic Modern aesthet...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 accent rug hails from a new unveiling of gift-sized rugs in the Oushak line of the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Inspire...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Rug in Beige, Gold and Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9×12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection represents a new line inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rugs. Hand-knotted in silk, its design enjoys floral patterns...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Geometric Patterns in Brown and Rust Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x12 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 geometric mot...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak style rug in Greige & 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 greige and brow...
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12x15 Muted Ivory Tones Tree Of Life Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G-13239 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue and 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 beige and blue undertones with teal and b...
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Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Beige, Rust and Navy Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is inspired by antique Oushak rugs—from a bold new Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in silk, it enjoys taupe and beige-brown undertones with trib...
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Contemporary Beige Abstract Style Floral Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Beige Abstract Style Floral Oushak Carpet China, 2003 This rug features a soft, muted field in warm beige and pale terracotta tones, filled with gentle, stylized floral...
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12x15 Navy Ivory Oushak Area Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-12920)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Burgundy & Ivory Vintage Turkish Style Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( MT - 377 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Camel Beige Tribal Oushak Inspired Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug ( G - 15315 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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11.6x16 Gray Blue Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( OAC - 44 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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Traditional Oushak Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Oushak Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'7" × 17'2" (353 × 523 cm) Whoever looks at this magnificent carpet once must reckon with the fact that he wi...
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9x12 Ivory Oushak Rug with Soft Beige Motifs Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-13701 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Charcoal and Blues Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 6799 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Ivory Blue Colourful Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( JC-5757 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amritsar Carpet (DK-110-1)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique carpet from Amritsar in northwest India, an important center of export oriented carpet production during British colonial rule. In rare small format, with a playf...
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$1,415
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool; featuring a combined pallet of cool tones, displaying a khaki border and sand motifs throughout. Size - 3' x 7'10" Color - Sand and Stone Type - O...
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$1,925
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a gentle color scheme craf...
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10x14 Olive Green Sultanabad Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-2654 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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Late 20th Century Indian Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Indian Oushak rug with an all-over mirrored large-scale floral, leaf, and vine pattern surrounded by a complementary border with more large-scale flower...
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12x15 Rust Tan Persian Inspired Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( Se - 106)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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6x9 Quinn Oushak Gray Large Scale Geometric Modern Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quinn Oushak Gray Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This piece offers a refined, contemporary take on the classic Oushak design tradition. The hand-knotted constructio...
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8x10 Quinn Oushak Gray Large Scale Geometric Modern Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quinn Oushak Gray Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This piece offers a refined, contemporary take on the classic Oushak design tradition. The hand-knotted constructio...
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$1,520
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a gentle color scheme craf...
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$78,350
21st Century Organic Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
An all-over organic pattern of greige with lavender, taupe, and ivory on a warm beige field. Handwoven in India using the finest handspun wool. Size - 12' x 15' Color - Subtle grays...
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9x12 Ivory Blue Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Wool Rug ( G-5471)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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Modern Oushak Rug in Wool With Sub-Geometric Design in Green and Brown 9'3 x 13
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Hand Knotted Oushak Rug in Wool With Sub-Geometric Design in Green and Brown. Measures: 9'3 x 13'9. This modern Indian Oushak rug has been hand-knotted in wool and featur...
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Room Size Blue Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug With Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Oushak-style wool rug combines contemporary design with traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Its blue background is accented by an intricate rosette pattern in shades of bei...
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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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21st Century Transitional Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Elevate your home décor with this beautiful transitional rug, a true masterpiece of artisan craftsmanship. Featuring intricate geometric patterns and a captivating blend of earthy to...
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8x10 Pink Ivory Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-12205 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Charcoal Black Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Wool Rug ( G-12207 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Gray Traditional Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-11480 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10, Oushak Rug, Navy Blue & Ivory, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug ( JC-7885)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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HandCrafted Modern Oushak Style Gray Wool Rug with Multicolored Floral
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly blends contemporary style with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak design. It features a striking gray background adorned with vibra...
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9x12 Blue Ivory Oushak Hand-Knotted Wool Customize Rug ( JC-7363)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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12x15 Beige Blue Traditional Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-12502 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Blue and Ivory with Floral Design Oushak Rug ( G-13116 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Black Ivory Persian Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G- 12293 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Light Blue with Beige Floral Medallion Patterns Oushak Rug ( G-13648 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Ivory Hand Knotted Oushak Wool Rug ( G-11503 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Navy Tree of Life Hand Knotted Persian Rug ( JC-8081)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Blue Green Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 6796 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
The Whispered Elegance: A Vintage Earth-Tone Oushak Runner of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79299 Vintage Earth-Tone Indian Oushak Rug, 02'06 x 09'10. Bathed in a palette of soft, neutral earth tones, this vintage Oushak runner from India carries with it an understated gran...
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8x10 Blue Traditional Antique-Inspired Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( MT - 369 )
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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Modern Green Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Floral Medallion, 6'7" x 9'2"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'7 x 9'2. Modern Green Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Floral Medallion, 6'7" x 9'2" Modern Oushak rug, Keivan Woven Arts rug/OB-9242125, country of origin / type: India...
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$3,245
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool in the subtropical woodlands of Pakistan; this beautiful Oushak has impeccable detail throughout, featuring several central diamond medallions on a ...
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8x10 Ivory Garden - Teal and Rose Oushak Floral Wool Rug ( JC-8275)
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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12x15 Rust Gold Persian with Multicolor Border Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-13806)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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9x12 Pink Oushak with Navy and Olive Floral Motifs Hand Knotted Rug ( G-13711 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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6x9 Rust Cypress Tree Of Life Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( JC - 5785 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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8x10 Blush Tree of Life Hand Knotted Persian Rug ( JC-8072)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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Cream and Blue Floral Oushak Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
This cream, blue, and earth-tone wool Oushak carpet with floral motifs, measuring 6' x 9', embodies the understated elegance of traditional weaving. The soft cream field serves as a ...
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$6,695
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool in the subtropical woodlands of Pakistan; featuring a muted pallet, displaying a grey field with sand elements and border. Size - 6'1" x 8'7" Co...
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10x14 Gray Beige Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14142 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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21st Century Organic Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
An all over organic cream pattern on a soft greyish-blue field, featuring reversed colors on the border. Handwoven in India using the finest handspun wool. Size - 9'1" x 12' Col...
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$11,400
21st Century Modern Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Handwoven with 100% handspun wool by India's finest; this beautiful naturally dyed Oushak features a sandy cool field and multi-colored floral motifs throughout. Size - 7'10" x 9...
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8x10 Peach Hand Knotted Oushak Turkish Wool Rug ( JC-7914 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
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