Oushak Rugs
Oushak rugs are a type of Turkish rug with a ton of history behind them, and at Rug Source we have a really great collection throughout our entire online inventory of these rare and absolutely gorgeous rugs. You’re going to fall in love with our available Oushak rugs for their distinct floral designs and many other antique features.
Many people look to Oushak rugs for their history and antique value, but even in today’s carpet manufacturing world there are countless Oushak rugs that truly capture the original aesthetics and feel of the timeless antique designs.
As you’ll undoubtedly notice while scrolling through our collection of Oushak rugs, we offer these incredible options at unbeatable prices that no one can beat throughout the web. We’ve made sure to provide a whole array of sizes so all home and business owners can find their perfect match for any given space.
There’s truly a lot to Oushak rugs, and on this page we’re going to dive into the history, the common design characteristics, the cultural significance and the many available sizes associated with these rugs!
Oushak Rug History
It’s always important to understand the history behind many of our rugs, and Oushak rugs are no exception. Oushak rugs are actually named after the area of Turkey in which they originated, in Oushak just south of Istanbul. Oushak was one of the largest cities in all of Anatolia, and it became well known for being one of the central focal points of rug production from the 15th century into the 20th century.
Oushak rugs are known to have been influenced by Persian rugs from the Iran area, which is rather different when compared to many other types of Turkish rugs. A lot of rug collectors would define Oushak rugs as sophisticated, but their sophistication is very unique because they aren’t normally considered to be high quality due to a much lower knot count as compared to Persian rugs. But for many this is exactly what makes these rugs so special and unique looking, and still today Oushak rugs are a top choice for professional interior designers.
Although Oushak rugs are traditionally less complicated in terms of their general production, they have always been very decorative and aesthetic. They traditionally have exemplified very large-scale patterns accompanied with soft colorations, and this unique combination has been gaining a lot of traction in today’s trendy culture.
Common Design Characteristics
Oushak rugs have always been unique since their original conception centuries ago, but it’s always important to know what makes these rugs so special as a shopper scrolling through countless options in our online inventory. We fully understand how this type of investment can be pretty complicated because there are so many factors to keep in mind, and that’s why our team is always here to answer your questions.
We know there are so many reasons to fall in love with Oushak rugs like so many of us already have, and here are some of the design characteristics that set Oushak rugs apart from the rest of the rug world!
Texture and Materials
Oushak craftsmanship is widely considered to be some of the best in the entire world, especially when it comes to factors like materials and texture. This is sometimes because rug connoisseurs will not only look at the overall quality of material and texture when grading an Oushak rug, but they’ll also highly consider the carpet’s overall aesthetics.
Some of the common materials used in the production of Oushak rugs include the following:
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Cotton
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Wool
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Silk
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Metal threads
Although some may consider Oushak rugs simplistic in nature when compared to the very majestic Persian rug industry, there’s a lot to be said about how simplicity in rug texture and material goes much further in some ways than more intricate works of art from other parts of the world!
Weaving Techniques
The weaving techniques associated with Oushak rugs truly are incredible, and it’s one of the most unique techniques in the entire world. Most rug manufacturers and artisans simply cannot weave Oushak rugs, and this is mainly because this weaving technique requires a tremendous amount of strength and overall experience.
What’s so special about Oushak rug weaving is that this technique has been around for centuries and has been passed down from generation to generation of rug designers. The history associated with these weaving techniques is part of what helps Oushak rugs stand out amongst all other rug types, and all of us at Rug Source are very honored to be apart of this history today!
Although there have been more modern modifications to this weaving technique in recent years, there is nothing that can truly replace the original weaving techniques of Oushak rugs. It’s in the artistic history of Oushak rugs that we see its true value and investment potential.
For our online shoppers who are trying to differentiate Oushak rugs from each other, we recommend taking a close consideration at the knot size and overall density with each rug.
Patterns and Designs
Oushak rugs are world renowned for their luminous, silky wool and the unique palette blends of both color and pattern. Many Oushak rugs are accompanied with a golden or dark ivory backdrop that’s highlighted with floral and geometric motifs. There are also many Oushak prayer rugs that feature green coloring, and this is because green is considered to be one of the most sacred colors.
Oushak rugs are almost always made using natural vegetable dyes, and even the more modern renditions will feature soft red and bright blue fields. Although Oushak rugs are typically known for their world-class wool texture, it’s the combination of their overall luminosity that truly let’s the beauty of Oushak rugs shine!
Cultural Significance
What helps differentiate Oushak rugs is its history, but when you’re shopping for an Oushak rug today it will ultimately be the cultural significance that each rug represents that helps drive its value and investment potential.
Oushak rug designs provide glimpses into the past and how this type of artistry has developed over the past 500+ years, and the weaving of these special rugs has ultimately become very important throughout the world. This is why Oushak rugs truly are such a special item to have in your home or office.
Available Sizes
Our Oushak rugs come in all of the standard sizes, including:
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6 x 9
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8 x 10
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9 x 12
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10 x 14
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12 x 15
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13 x 18
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14 x 19
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14 x 22
There are also many runner options that range from small to mid-sizes. Oushak rugs can fit well within any home or office setting, and they’re many times professional designers’ choices when it comes to designing a living or formal room.
Contact Our Team Of Experts Today
If you need any assistance while going through your top selections, we’ll always be more than happy to help you find the Oushak rug that is the perfect match for your specific needs. Feel free to contact us online or call us at either 980-422-4080 or 704-763-0979 so we can help you along your journey towards the perfect Oushak rug!
Handmade Rugs
Handmade rugs come in all different shapes, sizes, designs and color palettes, but there’s also a distinct quality coincided with handmade rugs that simply sets them apart from the rest of the rug industry. Although many machine-made rugs will closely resemble a handmade rug superficially, it’s undeniable that the overall production process of handmade rugs is extremely complex and typically attaches a higher price tag.
All of us at Rug Source are huge fans of all types of handmade rugs, and our vast online inventory contains pieces of art from all across the globe. There’s no doubt about it that this is a very special portion of our website, and we’re excited to help you throughout the process of finding the perfect handmade rug for your home or workspace.
Throughout this page we’ll go over the historical significance and beauty of handmade rugs and our general guide to finding the perfect match for your existing room aesthetics and personal taste. We fully understand how important these types of investments are to our clientele, but we must admit that you’re in the right place to purchase an area rug that can exponentially accrue in value over long periods of time.
Besides our quality and affordability, what sets Rug Source apart from the rest of the industry is our unbeatable determination within customer service. Our team of experts is always here to support you throughout every step of the rug shopping experience, and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about any particular item within our inventory.
Always feel free to contact us online so we can get you in touch with one of our experts as quickly as possible!
The Historical Significance Behind The Beauty Of Handmade Rugs
Handmade rugs have been around for thousands of years, and still in today’s rug industry they are by far the gold standard. There truly is no better method to create an absolutely exquisite, woven rug design than by utilizing the simplest tools and the mastery of trained weavers and artisans. What’s truly so remarkable about today’s handmade rug industry is that the weaving technique traditions have been handed down from generation to generation and are continuing to thrive.
There are countless variations within the handmade rug world, and every technique offers unique warp and weft interpretations and distinctive design repertoires. There’s no denying how the cultural significance of handmade rugs beyond any doubt sets these rugs apart from the rest of the industry, which is why they’re such special investments for homeowners!
Handmade rugs are still revered today for their intricate storytelling patterns, their durability, and their unbeatable material textures. It’s a beautiful tradition that speaks volumes into the very heart of humanity’s story, and it’s incredible how handmade rugs have not even come close to being surpassed by machines and technology in terms of prestige and elegance.
5 Important Considerations When Searching For A Handmade Rug
Handmade rugs vary dramatically in terms of materials, craftsmanship and aesthetics. It’s important for rug shoppers to have a basic understanding as to what they should be looking for while finding the handmade rug of their dreams, and this is because these are sometimes big investments that shoppers should take seriously.
The following are 5 important considerations you should keep in mind while looking through our collection of high-quality, handmade rugs:
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Handmade Definitions
All machine-made rugs lack the overall rarity and quality that coincides with handmade rugs, and the overall difference is the uniqueness of handmade rugs.
Machine-made rugs are mass-produced, which makes all of them generally similar in terms of material feel and appearance. Handmade rugs are completely unique, and they’re typically made while an artist utilizes a drawing to complete the rug. Although there may be certain similarities within each weaver’s style, each handmade rug will undoubtedly exhibit an unbridled uniqueness that simply can’t ever be matched.
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Dyes and Materials
Wool and silk are typically the main materials utilized within handmade rugs. There are many rug manufacturers that will use substandard offsets of these materials, but truly handmade rugs will always be made from the real deal. One way to notice the knockoff materials is that they won’t have their natural suppleness and glossiness!
Colorfastness tends to be the way to be able to determine whether or not a rug’s dyes are from the finest quality associated with authentic handmade rugs. One thing you can do is ask a rug dealer like us to test the rug’s dyes, which we’ll be more than happy to do by running a damp cloth over the fibers.
This test is to see if any color attaches itself to the cloth, which is a clear indication that the dyes are cheap or simply not authentically integrated into the rug.
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KPI Value
Knots-per-inch (KPI) will help in terms of determining the overall value of a handmade rug. The coloring and overall aesthetics of a rug are always important, but the higher the KPI the more clarity and resolution there will be within these colors and designs. In the world of handmade, Oriental rugs it’s always clarity that speaks loudest.
Our handmade rugs range all the way up to 1,000 KPI, which is about as high as this type of knot count can possibly go!
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Your Best Size
It’s always important to know exactly where you want to place your handmade rug within your home or office prior to making any purchasing decisions, because this will help you to more efficiently narrow down your options.
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Your Rug Dealer
The last and certainly not least consideration on this list is who you get your handmade rug from. Of course you’ve clearly done your homework by finding yourself on the Rug Source website, and we’re proud to be an authority figure within the handmade and Oriental rug industry.
We are specialists on all of our handmade rugs and will be able to provide ample information pertaining to each item’s country of origin, KPI, age, artist background, and much, much more!
Contact Our Team Of Experts Today For More Information!
All of us at Rug Source take pride in our work and online inventory, and we’re very excited to help you find the perfect handmade rug that matches your existing aesthetics and personality.
There’s truly a lot that goes into this type of rug purchase, so we know you’re likely to have questions. Always feel free to contact us online or call us today at 980-422-4080 or 704-763-0979 for more information so one of our experts can keep you and your rug search on the right track!
