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.
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,959Sale Price|40% Off
8.7x12 ft Hand Knotted Oushak Rug. Beige Wool Carpet with All-Over Floral Design
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
Antique Circa 1900 Oversize Turkish Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Rug 13'7 x 17'
Located in New York, NY
13'7 x 17'. This hand woven town carpet displays an allover exploded Harshang design of ragged floating palmettes, ragged lozenges, torn medallions and symmetrized rough palmettes, a...
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century worn Turkish oushak Details rug no. 8353 size 10' 5" x 13' (318 x 396 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
$4,434Sale Price|40% Off
10x12.5 ft Hand Knotted Oushak Rug. Beige Floral Design Carpet. 100% Wool
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
$79,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic, oversize antique Oushak carpet. The real deal, the genuine article, the kind that built the legend of Oushak. The best examples, like this one, display a lighthearted, ...
Wool
$2,490Sale Price|50% 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
Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Oushak carpet Measures: 9'11” x 13'5”.
Wool
$2,879Sale Price|40% Off
8.2x9.4 ft Hand Knotted Beige Wool Large Area Rug. Traditional Floral 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
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool. Design: Transitional Ousha...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind small decorative Vintage Turkish konya runner.
Wool
The Whispered Palimpsest: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Ottoman Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81172 New Modern Pakistani Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 09'07. This hand knotted wool modern Oushak rug, woven in Pakistan, embodies the quiet confidence of heritage reinterpreted for today’s...
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
Soft Red Vintage Turkish Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
Red color formal traditional Turkish rug from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 3'2'' x 6'6''.
Wool
$6,500
Antique Oushak Pale Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size antique Turkish Oushak in pale colors.
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak Oversize Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Oushak oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 16' 0" x 19' 0"
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Zabihi Collection Orange Ivory Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 10'4” x 13'2”.
Wool
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
Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72024 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 12'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a testament to the enduring artistry and heritage of Anatolian weaving...
Wool
The Gilded Pastel Reverie: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79232 Late 19th Century Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 14'07. Gracefully woven at the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug radiates an aura o...
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Early 20th Century Antique Oushak Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a medallion and border pattern on a red field Measures: 8'9" x 11'9".
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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. An enormous, bold reversing turtle palmette border on a salmon-buff ground makes a powerful frame for the ivory, flower-filled stepped me...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Taupe, Beige and Soft Grey Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'0 x 3'3 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Pale Taupe, Beige and Soft Grey Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug /EN-810, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940. A...
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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
$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug, Large Antique
Located in Bradenton, FL
This large, 10' 6" X 12' 6", Antique Turkish Oushak rug is a traditional rug originating in western Turkey. Rug has wonderfully muted colors of soft cream, yellow, pink and orange, a...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak Square room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 10' 1" x 11' 11"
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Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 14 ft x 19 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Beautiful Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an incredible pattern with a large central diamond medallion living amidst a field of more diamonds and stylized flowers and lea...
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Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Medallion Orange Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak wool rug boasts a stunning orange color field and is embellished with a navy blue frame and multicolored accents in a captivating medallion design. Its exquisite antique ...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 13' 1" x 16' 4"
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 14' 4" x 17' 8"
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50536 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 08'07 x 11'02. A radiant homage to the artistry of Anatolian weaving, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug captures the warmth of tradition with...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug. An overall soft palette dominates this rustic scatter with a soft beige hexagonal field centering a stepped beige and purple medallion. Rust-gold hal...
Wool
Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Turkish hand knotted wool rug with an orange color field. This rug has a designed frame with tan, beige, and goldenrod accent colors in a gorgeous all-over medallio...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78434 Antique Turkish Oushak rug, measures 03'02 x 05'02. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand-knotted wool antique Tur...
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
Beige & Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This rug has an orange- peach designed frame with accent colors of goldenrod and gray in a gorgeous all-over...
Wool
The Chromatic Reverie: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
52218 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 13'00. The Chromatic Reverie: A Contemporary Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Splendor. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Northwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53564, antique Turkish Oushak rug with Northwestern style. With its luminous warm hues and beguiling beauty, this hand-knotted wool antique Oushak rug is immersed in Anatolian histor...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Distressed Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Distressed Oushak Rug Details rug no. j3375 size 9' 9" x 15' (297 x 457 cm) Turkish Oushak rugs have become the one of the top decorative rugs of ...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
$733Sale Price|40% Off
Decorative Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Measures: 6 x 8.7 ft. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (d...
Wool, Cotton
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51773 vintage Turkish Oushak Accent rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian history and refined colors, this vintage Oushak ru...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a fabulous central medallion with a stylized floral cross, living amidst a field of even more stylized flowers and scrolling v...
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Smyrna Oushak Rug, 12'06 x 18'08
Located in Dallas, TX
74864, late 19th century antique Turkish Smyrna rug with Modern Northwester style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand...
Wool
Colorful Oushak Turkish Rug, Modern Regencycore Meets Bridgerton Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53796 Colorful Pastel Oushak Turkish Rug, 12'00 x 14'11. Enveloped in an air of regal enchantment, this exquisitely hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug is a masterpiece of timeless elega...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53058, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Rustic Tribal style. With vibrant colors and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is poised to impress....
Wool
Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
50797 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'06 X 02'11. Vintage Turkish Yastik rugs are the creme de la creme of small Anatolian rugs. Originally used as pillow covers, these beauties have...
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
Antique Oushak Carpet 19th Century Turkish Area Rug in Arts and Crafts Colors
Located in New York, NY
This antique Turkish Oushak rug is an exceptional and dynamic example in very good condition for its age. Made in the late 19th century. With colors that reflect the Arts and Craft...
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Exceptional Antique Turkish Decorative Oushak Rug on Rose Pink Background Color
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'5'' x 12'6'' - 318 x 382 )
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exciting and bold early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a wonderful large-scale stylized floral patterned field woven in gold, crimson, and salmon, and set against a light tu...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 12'6" × 16'5" (381 × 500 cm) This elegant antique Turkish Oushak rug, represents the finest traditions of Anatolian weaving from the early 20th cent...
Wool
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Style and Amulet Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
51392, Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Style and Amulet Pattern. This striking Turkish Oushak rug features a triple amulet pattern in time-softened colors. The vintage Oushak ...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug -Pastel Pink, Green, and Yellow Floral Medallions 3'5 x 5'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 5'8 Turkish Oushak Rug -Pastel Pink, Green, and Yellow Floral Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-14880 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak delightful Vint...
Wool
Vintage 1940's Distressed Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug Ivory Brown 4'1x6'9
Located in New York, NY
4'1 X 6'9. Vintage Circa 1940 Distressed Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug. Distressed, Shabby Chic. The rug is solid but with low pile and a distressed look that adds to its bea...
Wool
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the Anatol...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single center medallion with long stemmed scrolled blossoms in finned contour inside a stepped field overlay. Main border in a germinating plant and floral blossom design motif. C...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak 10' x 13' Room Size Rug in Acid Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century in acid green, 10' x 13' room size rug. Measures: 10' 8" x 12' 8".
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