Oushak Rugs

Started in a small town in western Turkey, Oushak (or Ushak) rugs were influenced by Persian designs. In the 15th century, the small town of Oushak became one of the largest production center for Turkish rugs, before that Oushak rugs were made by nomads for their own necessities. The reason for this was due to the abundant access of high-quality wool and materials. No other Turkish Rugs have been manufactured for such a long period of time than Oushak rugs. After the design revolution in the late 15th Century, area rugs began to be produced in Oushak for commercial purposes due to the easy access of superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike many rugs, what made the classic Oushak popular was because of the craftsmanship as well as the aesthetic emphasis that was placed in each design. The designs are largely geometric and floral with a central medallion where smaller medallions are arranged around the entire template of the rug. They tend to display a calm, tame look. Present day Oushak carpet producers a create some of the most wonderful contemporary rugs that capture the feel and aesthetic of their original counterparts. Unlike most Turkish rugs, Oushak carpets had been greatly influenced by Persian designs.
Oushak rugs are highly prized for their exceptional texture, elegant look, and monumental scale of design. Oushak requires experienced and sturdy hands. When it comes to materials and texture, Oushak craftsmanship is considered to be one of the finest, as they not only consider the quality but also the carpet’s aesthetic appeal. The most important thing to consider is the density as well as the knot size. It is crucial to know how the knots are tied because if it is loosely woven, then it may feel flimsy in one’s hand and will not wear as well as a sturdier rug. Antique Oushak carpets tend to be coarsely woven on a wool foundation with a wool pile, so the luxurious feel of it helps to be out the colors luminosity, further enhancing the vintage Oushak rug’s beauty. The prayer rugs, however, feature some sacred colors such as green. All of these rich colors are made with natural vegetable dyes. The latest commercial, woven ones feature a soft red undertone as its primary color. It showcases some large-scale floral motifs in a bright blue field. The silky, luminous wool is what makes a true Oushak rug. The designs of Oushak rugs and carpets are typically based on geometric motives with central medallion drawings, smaller all-over medallions or scattered sprays of vine scroll and palmettes. This is due largely to the fact that since most Turks are Muslims, they observe the prohibition against the depiction of people and animals. They are also famed for the grand, monumental scale of designs. Moreover, what makes it stand out from the others is its history. The weaving artistry has been passed down through generations, from mother to daughter, father to son. Though one can still trace the weaving patterns geographically, there are some places where weavers have been trained knot that are not common in the area. The artistry is very rich, and though there have been new modifications, the original weaving cannot be easily replaced. Today, Oushak rugs are highly desirable and decorative for elegant room settings. These rugs were not used on the floor; rather, they were used as wall hangings and table coverings in the homes of the rich and powerful.
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$35,760.00$17,880.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
9’11 x 13’8
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Ziegler & Co Vintage Oushak
Sale!$59,900.00$29,950.00Ziegler & Co Vintage Oushak
Ziegler & Co Vintage Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
12×15
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Antique Oushak Rug
Sale!$15,520.00$7,760.00Antique Oushak Rug
Antique Oushak Rug hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
5’10 x 10’6
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Ziegler & Co Turkish Oushak
Sale!$64,200.00$32,100.00Ziegler & Co Turkish Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes. Featuring blue background and unique design.
10’8 x 13’6
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$34,760.00$17,380.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
9’4 x 12’5
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$31,320.00$15,660.00Ziegler & Co Oushak featuring unique design. Hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
8’10 x 11’8
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$23,880.00$11,940.00Ziegler & Co Oushak features repeated flower design with light blue background. Hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
9’9 x 8’2
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$22,920.00$11,460.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes. perfect for any home decor.
4 x 19’6
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$22,500.00$11,250.00Ziegler & Co Oushak featuring beige background, hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
5 x 15
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Antique Angora Oushak
Sale!$7,500.00$3,750.00Angora Rugs — Oushak, also spelled as Ushak, is a small town located in Anatolia, the western part of Turkey. The town is about a hundred miles south of the country’s capital Ankara. This little town has been a thriving center for a unique type of rug-making. Known as Oushak rugs, these rugs are highly prized for their exceptional texture, elegant look, and monumental scale of design.
Antique Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and silk
5 x 8’2
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Ziegler & Co Oushak Blue
Sale!$15,750.00$7,875.00Ziegler & Co Oushak Blue hand woven from natural wool and organic dyes.
19’5 x 4’1
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Ziegler & Co Oushak Ivory
Sale!$7,900.00$3,950.00Ziegler & Co Oushak Ivory hand woven from natural wool and organic dyes.
13’7 x 3’1
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Antiqued Angora Oushak
Sale!$19,520.00$9,760.00Antiqued Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
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Antiqued Angora Oushak
Sale!$17,400.00$8,700.00Antiqued Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
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Antiqued Angora Oushak
Sale!$18,980.00$9,490.00Antiqued Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes.
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Fine Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$93,700.00$46,850.00Fine Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made with natural wool and vibrant reds. Featuring unique design with ivory boarder
12×18
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Antique Oushak
Sale!$9,940.00$4,970.00Antique Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
4’7×8
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Antique Oushak
Sale!$9,940.00$4,970.00Antique Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
5’4×8’8
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Antique Oushak
Sale!$9,940.00$4,970.00Antique Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
5’7 x 8’4
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Antique Oushak
Sale!$39,400.00$19,700.00Antique Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
9’5 x 12’4
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Vintage Turkish Oushak
Sale!$106,830.00$53,415.00Vintage Turkish Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
14’4×17’9
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Ziegler & Co Oushak Runner
Sale!$10,270.00$5,135.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish carpet weaving from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
2’10 x 10’9
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$10,650.00$5,325.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes. Featuring beige boarder with Blue background and unique design.
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish carpet weaving from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
2’4 x 11’8
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Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$15,450.00$7,725.00Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
2’9×14’5
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Vintage Ziegler & Co Oushak
Sale!$26,950.00$13,650.00Vintage Ziegler & Co Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
9×11’9
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Vintage Oushak
Sale!$28,492.00$14,250.00Vintage Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
10×12’6
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Original Angora Oushak
Sale!$24,700.00$12,350.00Original Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
9’6 x 12’1
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Original Angora Oushak
Sale!$23,500.00$11,750.00Original Angora Oushak hand made of natural wool and organic dyes
Oushak rugs such as these are desirable today as highly decorative pieces. They come in central, or small allover medallion designs as well as scattered sprays of vine scroll and palmettes.
8’10 x 11
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Original Angora Oushak
Sale!$11,990.00$5,995.00Original Angora Oushak hand made from natural wool and dyes
7×9’7
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Ziegler & Co Pak Oushak
Sale!$4,470.00$2,235.00Ziegler & Co Pak Oushak hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
5×6’8
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