Antique Turkish Oushaks like this are prized among oriental rugs for their soft coloration and their extremely lustrous wool.

Large palmettes, leaves, and vines adapted from a Herati pattern sweep dynamically across the field of this stunning antique Oushak.

A delicate allover mina khani palmette design spreads gracefully across the light pistachio field of this unusually elegant antique Oushak from Turkey.

This unique decorative  Oushak carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Turkey.

This unique decorative Oushak carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Turkey.

This striking antique Oushak has linear star medallion derived from the classical Turkish carpets.

This charming little antique Oushak features a pattern of stylized vines with flowers and palmettes unfolding across a deep persimmon ground.

A hexagonal medallion hovers amidst a rich array of palmettes, flowers, and cloudbands on this magnificent antique Oushak from Turkey. 

 An elegant medallion of classical Turkish and Persian hovers within a spacious open field on this sumptuous antique Oushak. 

Oblong diamond or hexagon medallions alternate in vertical columns on the warm saffron-ivory ground of this luxurious antique Oushak from Turkey.

A classical medallion design with lavish arabesque detail unfolds with meticulous precision and rich saturated color on this stunning early Oushak from Turkey.

 Four scalloped pendants grace this Oushak/Ushak rug from West Anatolia

 Oushak Long Rug, Turkey, early twentieth century.This charming antique Oushak has a design derived from classical Northwest Persian garden carpets.

 Bathed in a gentle orange sunlight with speckles of red and orange, the branches of trees can be seen amongst a morning dawn of colors.

An allover design of palmettes and whirling tendrils in pale gold repeats across the mauve aubergine field of this elegant antique Oushak from Turkey.

The exuberance, grace, and fantasy of classical oriental carpet design come alive on this magnificent antique Oushak.

This field of this antique Oushak carpet from Turkey has a grand, four-petalled medallion and corner pieces.

The field of this sumptuous Oushak from Turkey is graced by an array of grand palmettes, tendrils, and medallion-like clusters of arabesques.

This grand and lovely antique Oushak from Turkey has the soft mauve and creamy palette that makes such carpets so highly sought after.

This antique Oushak from Turkey is a symphony of luscious cream and tan tones accented with sparing linear detail in red.

A classic allover pattern of sinuous palmettes in greens and paprika unfolds across the ivory ground of this outstanding antique Oushak from Turkey.

Subtle color and design combine to make this a particularly wonderful antique Oushak from Turkey.

This antique Oushak has an  allover  "Selendi bird" design decended from Classical Turkish carpets.

The garden design on this lovely antique Oushak from Turkey comes from the classical repertoire of Persian rug design.

A delicate design of palmettes and leafy vines floats gracefully across the sage field of this lovely antique Oushak from Turkey.

This lovely antique Oushak is unusually detailed in its treatment of the Classical palmette design. 

This lovely Turkish carpet has the classic Oushak golden palette with soft apricot and cognac tones.

Magnificent color, precise, savvy drawing, and superb design all betray the relatively early date of this wonderful antique Oushak from Turkey.

This sumptuous antique Oushak from Turkey is exceptional by virtue of its meticulous, elegant drawing.

Antique Oushaks are prized for their subtlety, but rarely do they have the restraint of this marvelous carpet.

 The scattered Medallions and subtle hues of apricot and saffron make this charming Oushak an exquisite piece.  The presence of

A monumental allover design of classic arabesques and vines unfolds grandly across the field of this impressive antique Oushak.

 A classic design of vines and palmettes floats gracefully across the field of this supremely elegant antique Oushak.

This magnificent antique Oushak from Turkey carpet has a grand, four-petalled medallion and corner pieces.

An air of expressive excitement informs this magnificent antique Oushak from Turkey.

Large-scale palmettes and medallions of classical Turkish derivation repeat as a staggered allover design across the field of this grand antique Oushak.

Antique Oushak, Turkey, circa 1900. A complex design of arabesques unfolds in allover symmetry across the field of this supremely elegant antique Oushak.

This exceptional beautiful and reserved antique Oushak has a delicate design of flowering vines and willow branches derived from classical Persian ‘Garden Carpets.’

A grand, majestic design of vines and palmettes wends its way across the field of this magnificent antique Oushak.