Description
Oushak rugs (also spelled Usak or Ushak) originated in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia, which is about 310 miles south of Istanbul, Turkey. Oushak rugs have long been known for their beauty and elegance. These were the favored rugs of the Ottoman Empire. Oushak rugs are known for their use of silky wool. Goat wool is often used in the weaving of the rugs. Oushak rugs were extremely popular beginning in the 15th century,