Oushak Rugs History

Unlike most turkish rugs oushak carpets had been greatly influenced by persian designs.

Oushak rugs history.

History behind oushak rugs oushak rugs had a humble beginning just south of istanbul turkey. The oushak carpet is considered to be persian influenced unlike most turkish rugs. History of market popularity. Oushak rugs originated in the small town of oushak in west central anatolia today just south of istanbul turkey.

These stylish oushak rugs will keep your feet warm and look great doing it. Oushak is a city of industry and carpets are one of its biggest and oldest commodities. Brief history of oushak or ushak rugs turkish hand knotted carpets occupy a very important place in their cultural heritage as ethnographic documents relating to the turkish inhabitants of anatolia in each succeeding epoch like all other such historical documents carpets and kilims clearly reflect the values of the period in which they were made. 5 out of 5 stars 68 68 reviews.

9x11 ivory white modern oushak area rug. Oushak and its long carpet weaving history. The superb quality of the materials as well as an emphasis on craftsmanship made oushak rugs a staple choice for wealthy patrons. Freshen up the look of any room with the addition of this collection.

The enduring elegance of traditional turkish rugs is beautifully preserved in the oushak collection. Cream oushak rug 7 4x4 2 ft 222x130cm turkish oushak rugs unique oushak rugs anatolian rugs antique oushak rugs pastel oushak rug 5663 seasongtr. Almost from the beginning of the ottoman empire oushak has been a major production center of turkish rugs. Late 17th century saw a decline in the oriental rug market as european consumers tended to purchase rugs of european origin primarily aubusson savonnerie and axminster the wane in the european market meant that ovshak production declined.

After the design revolution in the late 15th century area rugs began to be produced. 14x20 beige modern oushak area rug. Oushak rugs oushak history in the 15th century. Their namesake comes from their place of true origin oushak.

14x20 beige modern oushak area rug. The city of usak oushak in western turkey historically called anatolia became a major rug production center during the beginning of the ottoman empire. After the 17th century ushaks ovshaks development of oushak rug weaving is less well known. The renowned designs and dappled shading abrash of authentic oushak carpets is displayed throughout this exemplary collection.

These striking renditions are hand knotted using 100 pure wool and traditionally styled for today s classic home decor.