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380 X 504cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet
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380 X 504cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet

19th century
Sold 10 September 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
This “380 X 504cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet” found a buyer.

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Description

The creamy ground colour with the unusual allover flowers is instantly likeable and in a decorative setting this type of carpet just slips right in. Easy to use colours, undemanding design and wonderful large size means even a huge room can be transformed into a comfortable living space with this handwoven, quirky antique.

12'6" x 16'6"

Price includes VAT @ 20% which can be reduced for export out of the UK

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Oushak Carpet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
504cm (198.43")
Width
380cm (149.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1070434
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
The creamy ground colour with the unusual allover flowers is instantly likeable and in a decorative setting this type of carpet just slips right in.
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Easy to use colours, undemanding design and wonderful large size means even a huge room can be transformed into a comfortable living space with this handwoven, quirky antique.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

12'6" x 16'6"

Price includes VAT @ 20% which can be reduced for export out of the UK

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Oushak Carpet to the 1890s.

Height
504cm (198.43")
Width
380cm (149.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070434
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

380 X 504cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet

Archive II An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. View II
Archive III An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. View III
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Archive V An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. View V
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Archive X An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders. View X
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An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders.
380 x 504cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet
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An antique large-scale Oushak carpet featuring an all-over floral and geometric motif set against a pale field with wide terracotta borders.
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  • ObjectCarpets and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman / Traditional Anatolian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsAll-over floral trellis, Stylised botanical motifs, Wide geometric borders, Muted abrash colouration
  • SizeH 504 cm (198 in) x W 380 cm (150 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Oushak carpets originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey, which has been a major centre for rug production since the Ottoman Empire. Known for their distinctive soft wool, muted pastel palettes, and large-scale geometric or floral motifs, they became highly sought-after in European and American interior design.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation threads, often incorporating cotton or wool warps and wefts. Natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects are utilised to achieve their characteristic earthy and muted tones.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the irregularities in hand-spinning and hand-knotting, the patina of the wool, and the complexity of the natural dye palette. Genuine older pieces feature soft, organic colour variations known as abrash and use symmetrical or asymmetrical knots characteristic of traditional Anatolian weaving.

An antique Oushak carpet functions as a versatile foundation that brings warmth and texture to contemporary, transitional, or traditional spaces. Its faded elegance and muted colours allow it to anchor minimalist furniture or complement eclectic, layered schemes without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional organic washing when needed, and keeping the carpet out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading. Using a breathable rug underlay helps protect the wool fibres and prevents slipping.
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