Oushak Rugs & Carpets

    Oushak rugs (in Turkish known as UşakKilimi) arerncarpets that use a particular set of designs. Uşak is one of the largest citiesrnin Western Anatolia. From the early days of the Ottoman Empire to the dawn ofrnthe 20th century, it was a major center of rug production. It still standsrnamong the most important ones in the world. Anatolia literally translates intorn“land of the rising sun”. Historically, antique Oushak rugs are classified asrnAnatolian. The level of international popularity reached by the Oushak rugsrnfrom Uşak caused an interesting phenomenon. The word “Ushak” became to bernconsidered an English word of Turkic origin. Ushak carpets (vintage Oushakrnrugs), appeared on Renaissance paintings. It was because they adornedrncathedrals and churches. Moreover, the wealthy and powerful always had them inrntheir homes.

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Oushak rugs belong to one of the most significantrncategories of floor coverings. As all Turkish rugs, Oushak rugs are woven withrnthe application of the symmetrical knot. Ghiordes knot (the symmetric knot)rnappears mainly in Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Iran (formerly Persia), and Europe.rnThe majority of antique Oushak rugs have relatively loose knots. It gives themrna supple body. In turn, silky, high-quality wool provides long and luminousrnpiles. The most popular designs of vintage oushak rugs i.e. ‘star’ andrn‘medallion’ originated in Uşak. The dyes tend towards cinnamons, terracottarntints, gold, blues, greens, ivory, saffron and grays. The monumental scale,rnrelaxed structure and playful palette of Turkish antique Oushak rugs makes themrnunique. Thus, thanks to their qualities, they remain a favorite within thernpantheon of decorative antique oriental rugs.