OUSHAK (USAK,USHAK)
Ushak a small town in Anatolia, Turkey is the
place where Oushak carpets are being made
since 15th century. They have high decorative
value and unlike other Turkish carpets, they
are highly influenced by the Persian styles. In
the 15th century for the fist time the carpets
were made with a commercial purpose. Before
this, carpets were a utility product for the
nomadic tribes.
The specialty of oushak rugs are that
designing and weaving are considered two
different works. They are made from the best
Turkish wool colored by natural dyes. These
capets had access to the international market.
And found a respectable place for themselves
in the Ottoman Palaces. They are 100% wool
carpets still much in demand in the European
markets.
