Design Description

Antique Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia, roughly 100 miles directly south of the city of Istanbul in Turkey. Oushak has produced some of the most decorative Persian influenced Oushak rugs (Usak, Ushak) of all times. Oushak has been a production center of Turkish rugs since the 15th century. In the late 15th century the "design revolution" took place. Before, producing Oriental rugs was part of the nomad culture, meeting people's daily needs, but for the first time the works of designing and weaving rugs were split in two. These Turkish Oushak rugs began to be produced commercially. Oushak was the center of this new method of production because it had easy access to wool (best Turkish wool comes from Balikesir, Oushak and Kutahya), natural dyes and had access to the International market. From the 16th up to the 18th century the most famous manufacturers of ottoman times worked in Oushak. Until today the Oushak rugs for sale are much in demand and sold at the big auctions. Many interior designers buy oushak rugs, almost exclusively, for their interior design projects. Old and antique Oushak rugs are 100% wool. Hand Knotted Turkish rugs also tend to be more coarsely woven than Persian rugs, and are always woven with the Ghiordes knot. The colors most frequently used are red and blue.

Peshawari carpet making is believed to have emerged with local resources and skills near the Afghan border and present time Northern Pakistan. This carpet making skill is believed to enjoy the dominance in the carpets market all over the world. Peshawar Rugs are a type of transitional Rugs that are known far and wide for their classic and eastern looks; since they have evolved greatly over time, they seem to be an amalgam of carpets from across various regions that use their own traditional techniques. These carpets have adopted designs and techniques that set them apart; no wonder Peshawari Carpets are adored all over the world.

Antique Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia, roughly 100 miles directly south of the city of Istanbul in Turkey. Oushak has produced some of the most decorative Persian influenced Oushak rugs (Usak, Ushak) of all times. Oushak has been a production center of Turkish rugs since the 15th century. In the late 15th century the "design revolution" took place. Before, producing Oriental rugs was part of the nomad culture, meeting people's daily needs, but for the first time the works of designing and weaving rugs were split in two. These Turkish Oushak rugs began to be produced commercially. Oushak was the center of this new method of production because it had easy access to wool (best Turkish wool comes from Balikesir, Oushak and Kutahya), natural dyes and had access to the International market. From the 16th up to the 18th century the most famous manufacturers of ottoman times worked in Oushak. Until today the Oushak rugs for sale are much in demand and sold at the big auctions. Many interior designers buy oushak rugs, almost exclusively, for their interior design projects. Old and antique Oushak rugs are 100% wool. Hand Knotted Turkish rugs also tend to be more coarsely woven than Persian rugs, and are always woven with the Ghiordes knot. The colors most frequently used are red and blue.

Soumak is a rare type of Kilim. However, genuinely speaking, Soumak is not a Kilim but a different variety in flat-woven textiles. Soumak is embroidered (not weaved) and its threads are rather left uncut/stranded at the back. They employ different styles of tribal motifs, predominantly geometric and bird motifs. Soumaks rugs have high value and are most suitable for contemporary, modern decor. Soumak rugs in our collection are made of finest-quality Biljik wool (from Belgium) in southern Afghanistan.

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Peshawari carpet making is believed to have emerged with local resources and skills near the Afghan border and present time Northern Pakistan. This carpet making skill is believed to enjoy the dominance in the carpets market all over the world. Peshawar Rugs are a type of transitional Rugs that are known far and wide for their classic and eastern looks; since they have evolved greatly over time, they seem to be an amalgam of carpets from across various regions that use their own traditional techniques. These carpets have adopted designs and techniques that set them apart; no wonder Peshawari Carpets are adored all over the world.

Antique Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia, roughly 100 miles directly south of the city of Istanbul in Turkey. Oushak has produced some of the most decorative Persian influenced Oushak rugs (Usak, Ushak) of all times. Oushak has been a production center of Turkish rugs since the 15th century. In the late 15th century the "design revolution" took place. Before, producing Oriental rugs was part of the nomad culture, meeting people's daily needs, but for the first time the works of designing and weaving rugs were split in two. These Turkish Oushak rugs began to be produced commercially. Oushak was the center of this new method of production because it had easy access to wool (best Turkish wool comes from Balikesir, Oushak and Kutahya), natural dyes and had access to the International market. From the 16th up to the 18th century the most famous manufacturers of ottoman times worked in Oushak. Until today the Oushak rugs for sale are much in demand and sold at the big auctions. Many interior designers buy oushak rugs, almost exclusively, for their interior design projects. Old and antique Oushak rugs are 100% wool. Hand Knotted Turkish rugs also tend to be more coarsely woven than Persian rugs, and are always woven with the Ghiordes knot. The colors most frequently used are red and blue.

Peshawari carpet making is believed to have emerged with local resources and skills near the Afghan border and present time Northern Pakistan. This carpet making skill is believed to enjoy the dominance in the carpets market all over the world. Peshawar Rugs are a type of transitional Rugs that are known far and wide for their classic and eastern looks; since they have evolved greatly over time, they seem to be an amalgam of carpets from across various regions that use their own traditional techniques. These carpets have adopted designs and techniques that set them apart; no wonder Peshawari Carpets are adored all over the world.