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Antique Ushak Rug
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Antique Ushak Rug

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 July 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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A small size antique Ushak rug in lovely condition, soft red background with pale green border. With a great soft wool pile all over.  The weave on Oushak rugs is generally rather coarse using bigger knotting than Persian rugs, as the wool is extremely soft the pile height is high on this rug.  A wonderful decorative antique rug ideal for many rooms. Oushak rugs or Ushak depending on the spelling preference, were woven in Western Anatolia which was one of the largest rug production areas since the Ottoman Empire.  Their designs tend to be more open than Persian rugs and soft dyes are not uncommon.  Often younger Ushaks or Oushaks will be rich red in colour and use bolder geometric designs.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment.  Request a home visit to see this Ushak rug at home at a convenient time for you.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Rug to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA815781
Dealers Internal Reference
9695
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A small size antique Ushak rug in lovely condition, soft red background with pale green border. With a great soft wool pile all over.
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 The weave on Oushak rugs is generally rather coarse using bigger knotting than Persian rugs, as the wool is extremely soft the pile height is high on this rug.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 A wonderful decorative antique rug ideal for many rooms. Oushak rugs or Ushak depending on the spelling preference, were woven in Western Anatolia which was one of the largest rug production areas since the Ottoman Empire.  Their designs tend to be more open than Persian rugs and soft dyes are not uncommon.  Often younger Ushaks or Oushaks will be rich red in colour and use bolder geometric designs.

fig 1. An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones.
fig 1. Antique Ushak Rug

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment.  Request a home visit to see this Ushak rug at home at a convenient time for you.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ushak Rug to the 1910s.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA815781
Dealers Internal Ref
9695
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Ushak Rug

Archive II An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones. View VII
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Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2018
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Items Sold 527
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Location: Crondall, Surrey, United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones.
Antique Ushak rug
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An antique rectangular wool rug featuring a terracotta pink field, central floral medallions, and geometric border details in muted blue and cream tones.
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  • ObjectRugs and Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOttoman / Anatolian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsCentral floral medallion, Geometric border, Symmetrical floral motifs
  • SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Ushak rugs originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey and date back to the Ottoman Empire, renowned for their distinctive geometric motifs and muted vegetable dyes.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-spun wool foundations and pile, occasionally incorporating cotton or silk highlights, dyed using natural pigments derived from plants and minerals.

Authentication involves examining the hand-knotted construction, irregular knot counts, natural abrash colour variations in the wool, and the characteristic soft palette of madder red and muted blue tones.

These textiles serve as grounding floor pieces in modern living spaces, adding texture and historical contrast against minimalist furniture or hardwood flooring.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand washing when necessary, and avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation.
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