Popular Colors of Oushak Rugs

Picking a rug that’s the right size, shape, and color can take some time. With the latter, you’ll often need to match the rug with existing room décor, though sometimes you’ll use the rug as a starting point and work from there. Regardless of your method, there are a handful of popular colors of Oushak rugs. Why would you choose an Oushak rug for your room? Read on to find out.

Distinguishing Oushak Rugs from Other Turkish Rugs

Before we unpack the most popular colors of Oushak rugs, we first wanted to clarify some of the finer details within the category. One point of clarification is the difference between a Turkish and Oushak Rug.

“But wait, aren’t they the same thing?” Sort of, though it’s a bit more complex than that. As both styles are rich in history, it can be a small source of confusion for buyers if a rug is Turkish or Oushak. After all, not only are they both made of high-quality materials, but they also share a similar history.

In addition, all Oushak rugs are Turkish in origin. However, an Oushak Rug is one that specifically originates from the city of Uşak and the surrounding communities. If a rug is made outside of this region, it would be considered a Turkish Rug — not an Oushak rug.

Decorating with an Oushak Rug

The most popular colors of an Oushak Rug can help sway your decorating decisions. While we won’t dive into the psychology of colors today, it is worth remembering that various color choices can evoke varying emotions. 

Oushak rugs are often paler in comparison to other rugs from this region. This means that, when decorating with an Oushak Rug, you’ll want to use it in parts of your home that are less “intense.” For example, the rug might get lost when placed on top of lighter-colored flooring, but would really pop when used on darker hardwood. 

Keep in mind both the color of paint on your walls, your furniture, and your accent pieces should mesh with the rug as well. You might not want to use a pale gray Oushak rug with a light gray couch, for example, unless it was meant to contrast with other elements in your room.

Notes on Older Rugs

We briefly wanted to talk about age before diving into the five popular colors of Oushak rugs. This would naturally apply to all rugs but felt particularly relevant today as well. 

There is an important distinction between antique and vintage rugs. Note that sometimes retailers will bleach or distress a rug to give it an older look. Be sure to ask for more details from your retailer whenever in doubt.

5 Popular Colors of Oushak Rugs

Finally, let’s look at the topic of the day: some of the more popular colors of Oushak Rugs. Taking a survey of what’s available on the market today, as well as our own inventory, you’ll typically see:

• Red, usually with hints of cinnamon or burnt orange; 
• Yellow, often in the form of gold;
• Blue;
• Green; 
• And finally, gray.

Finding the right Oushak rug for your home with Rug Source!

When trying to find the perfect Oushak rug for any room in your house, there is one retailer that you can turn to: Rug Source. We’re here to help and carry a large selection of Oushak Rugs in all of the popular colors.

Do you need some additional assistance? Then message our team here, give us a call at 980-819-7373, or stop by our showroom to browse our selection of Oushak rugs today!