Ushak rugs photo gallery - Learn about various types of Ushaks

Ushak, also known as Oushak, is a town in west-central Anatolia renowned for its long tradition of rug weaving, dating back to the 15th century. Ushak rugs are highly regarded for their fine craftsmanship and distinctive designs, including medallion Ushaks, Selendi Birds, and Star Ushaks, each with unique patterns and color schemes.

The Ushak Rugs Photo Gallery features a variety of examples, such as a late 19th-century Oushak rug, exhibited by Mohammad Tehrani, and an antique Anatolian Oushak measuring 340 x 425 cm, which was featured in an auction at Koller. These pieces showcase the rich heritage and skilled weaving techniques of the region.

Check also our auction price guide with Ushak rugs.

Lot 64. Oushak Rug, West Anatolia, late 19th c., 16'11'' x 17'10'' (516 x 544 cm). Estimate ,000 - ,000 — Oushak Rug, West Anatolia, late 19th c., 16’11” x 17’10” (516 x 544 cm). (Material Culture 17 December 2018)

Antique Oushak Prayer Rug. Exhibitor Craig Hatch — Antique Oushak Prayer Rug. (Exhibitor Craig Hatch)

Lot 1480, an antique Anatolian Oushak 340x425 cm. Estimate 12.500 - 16.670 EUR — An antique Anatolian Oushak 340×425 cm. (Koller 21 June 2012)

Late 19th century Ushak exhibited by Mohammad Tehrani. — Late 19th century Ushak. (Exhibited by Mohammad Tehrani at Sartirana 2011)

Images in the Oushak rug gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors or museums.