Indian Ushak

Indian UshakNamed for their place of origin, Oushak rugs were first woven in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia. Since the 15th century, Oushak has been the production centre of Turkish rugs, home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers.

beige and dark blue

Featuring dense floral designs

and human and animal figures

during the Safavid Dynasty

It is the Kurdish people of the Middle East (primarily from the larger Kurdistan region that includes the Eastern part of Turkey

with alternating right angles and curved lines that finish with flowering coronets top and bottom

Known also as the Qashqai Saddlebag

hence their loose or moderate weave

The loom is kept consistently wet during the long process of weaving and combed down tightly

luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background

mid-sized Viss rugs are very durable

s individual methods and precise timing of the wash produce subtle nuances and variations in each rug