Oushak Rugs History

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Oushak rugs history.

Their namesake comes from their place of true origin oushak. 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as ethnographic documents relating to the turkish inhabitants of anatolia in each succeeding epoch like all other such historical documents carpets and kilims clearly reflect the values of the period in which they were made. 9x11 ivory white modern oushak area rug. Oushak is a city of industry and carpets are one of its biggest and oldest commodities.

Unlike most turkish rugs oushak carpets had been greatly influenced by persian designs. Oushak rugs originated in the small town of oushak in west central anatolia today just south of istanbul turkey. Cream oushak rug 7 4x4 2 ft 222x130cm turkish oushak rugs unique oushak rugs anatolian rugs antique oushak rugs pastel oushak rug 5663 seasongtr. 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 design revolution in the late 15th century area rugs began to be produced. Make offer lovely oushak turkish antique 1880 s hand knotted wool oriental rug 1 7 x 3 vintage turkish oushak ushak kilim with woven pile rug size 5 10 x7 2 4 275 00. The renowned designs and dappled shading abrash of authentic oushak carpets is displayed throughout this exemplary collection. 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.

The superb quality of the materials as well as an emphasis on craftsmanship made oushak rugs a staple choice for wealthy patrons. These stylish oushak rugs will keep your feet warm and look great doing it. History behind oushak rugs oushak rugs had a humble beginning just south of istanbul turkey. The production of oushak rugs goes back to the 16th century.

The enduring elegance of traditional turkish rugs is beautifully preserved in the oushak collection. Oushak is an ancient city in the central aegean region of what is now modern day turkey. History of market popularity. After the 17th century ushaks ovshaks development of oushak rug weaving is less well known.

Oushak and its long carpet weaving history. These striking renditions are hand knotted using 100 pure wool and traditionally styled for today s classic home decor. 14x20 beige modern oushak area rug. Freshen up the look of any room with the addition of this collection.

The oushak carpet is considered to be persian influenced unlike most turkish rugs.