Mid-20th Century Brown Turkish Oushak Wide Runner, Floral Design, circa 1950s

A vintage Turkish Oushak rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 11' 7" Until the Great Persian Carpet Revival in the later 19th century, the “Oriental rug” was Turkish. For nearly six centuries, Turkish rugs, both scatter, room size, and even larger, thoroughly dominated the European import market. Whereas the Persian carpet can be divided into urban, village, and tribal types, in Turkey and its predecessor the Ottoman Empire, rugs almost exclusively came from village weavers and from a small number of urban workshops. Ninety percent village, nine percent city, one percent tribal. Turkish weavers have, with very few exceptions, always worked with the symmetric (Turkish) knot. Wool foundations are standard practice among both town and village weavers. The exceptions, very finely woven 20th century and recent Herekeh silks from near Istanbul, and early 17th century Ottoman Court rugs from Bursa, constitute only a tiny part of the total. Always pricey, they appealed and still appeal to the clients who want lots of knots and perfect execution instead of individual personality. The urban workshops have been centered around the western Turkish city of Oushak and its attendant port town of Smyrna. Oushak weaves with the trends in fashion. When color saturated medallion carpets were needed, Oushak was ready in the 17th and 18th centuries. When coarse red and blue carpets...

Measures: 4'7 x 9'11. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Tan Field and Navy Blue Floral Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-86026 / origin/turkey mid-20th Century Vintage Turk...

an early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner Details rug no. j4284 size 2' 6" x 11' (76 x 335 cm)

This vintage runner is a simple study in medium brown and khaki with shadow details in golden tan. The condition is low and somewhat distressed.

Beautiful hand-knotted Oushak style wool rug with an orange field with brown mandala accents. This rug measures 3' x 11' 8".

A bold mid-20th century Turkish Oushak rug with an unusual pattern containing standing figures and two figures on horseback all woven in brilliant indigos, turquoise, orange, and whi...

An early 20th-century blue turkish oushak runner Details rug no. j3751 size 3' x 10' 10" (91 x 330 cm)

Add a touch of antique elegance to your home decor! Our hand-knotted Turkish rug features a beautiful rosy brown field with an all-over design. This rug measures 5' x 22'10".

This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a brown color field. It is a Turkish piece with stunning accent colors of blue, yellow, pink, and pink, all woven into a g...

An antique Turkish oushak runner with an all-over design in a dominant soft red color, circa 1920 Measures: 2'6'' x 11'4''.