Hand-Knotted Oushak Rugs

The Oushak Mood: Sun-Washed Grandeur with a Quiet Sense of History

Oushak rugs trace their design lineage to the storied weaving traditions of western Anatolia, where centuries of craft shaped a distinct aesthetic: generous scale, softened outlines, and a palette that feels as if it has been gently filtered by time. Historically prized in European interiors—from grand salons to manor libraries—Oushaks became synonymous with refined comfort. Their motifs are rarely fussy; instead, they’re expansive and assured, letting large palmettes, medallion echoes, and meandering vines read like architecture beneath your furniture.

What makes the Oushak “vibe” so coveted today is its ability to bridge worlds: classic enough for traditional rooms, calm enough for modern minimalism, and warm enough for layered, collected interiors. The best examples carry an airy, lived-in look even when newly woven—think light neutrals, misty blues, and sunbaked rusts that settle a space rather than shout. In open-plan living rooms, Oushaks act like visual glue. In bedrooms, they create a boutique-hotel hush. And in dining rooms, their grounded geometry and forgiving tonal shifts make everyday life feel intentionally designed.

Below is a curated showcase of standout Oushak rugs—each with its own personality, scale, and color story—selected to help you build a room that feels both elevated and effortless.

Persian Oushak gray with orange accents tribal area contemporary rug with scattered geometric and stylized floral motifs SKU 69043 (SKU: 69043)

This Persian Oushak feels like a tailored neutral suit with a perfectly chosen pocket square. Its pale mushroom ground reads as calm, adaptable, and architectural—an ideal foundation for rooms with mixed materials like oak, travertine, linen, and blackened steel. Then come the marigold-orange accents: not loud, but confident, like late-afternoon sun landing across a plaster wall. The geometric layout and scattered tribal rosettes keep the composition lively without becoming busy, so it works beautifully under a living room seating group where you want movement but not visual noise.

Because the tone is earthy and the brightness sits comfortably in the middle, this rug excels at making large spaces feel finished. It’s especially compelling in transitional interiors: modern silhouettes, classic references, and a palette that stays grounded. Pair it with creamy upholstery, walnut case goods, and a few small moments of brass or cognac leather to echo the warmth woven into the design.

• Color Band: Neutral base with warm marigold accents
• Size Band: Large (368.3 cm x 287.02 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($15,327)
• Style: Persian Oushak, geometric-tribal decorative
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, bedroom, library, office
• Designer Tip: Repeat the marigold tone subtly—one pillow, one art detail, or one ceramic piece—to make the color feel intentional.

India Oushak taupe and muted gold with soft blue accents traditional area contemporary rug with floral allover and scrolling vine motifs SKU 93570 (SKU: 93570)

If your room needs elegance without formality, this India Oushak delivers that quietly luxurious “finished” feeling. The slate-gray ground is sophisticated and slightly moody, while the wheat-gold detailing glows like antique metal—soft, warm, and layered. The pattern is decorative and allover, with scrolling arabesques and palmette clusters that read as classical, yet the palette keeps it current. It’s a rug that complements design decisions rather than competing with them.

In a dining room, it frames the table like a well-cut suit, especially with walnut or ebonized finishes. In a living room, it supports both contemporary and traditional furnishings—think curved silhouettes, bouclé textures, and stone-topped tables. The subtle blue notes allow you to bring in cool accents (smoke glass, brushed nickel, or indigo textiles) without tipping the room into coldness. Overall, this piece is about balance: heritage patterning, modern restraint, and a color story that looks collected over time.

• Color Band: Slate gray with wheat-gold (and soft blue) accents
• Size Band: Large (365.76 cm x 276.86 cm)
• Price Band: Luxury ($14,709)
• Style: Oushak-inspired traditional, decorative allover
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, library, formal sitting area
• Designer Tip: Try warm metals (aged brass) instead of polished chrome—this rug’s gold tones look best with patina.

Afghanistan teal with pastel gold and coral traditional Oushak area contemporary rug with whimsical floral allover and vine motifs SKU 96440 (SKU: 96440)

This Afghanistan Oushak is the one you choose when you want tradition—with a pulse. The forest-teal ground brings depth and drama, yet the biscuits-beige and soft pastel accents keep the mood inviting rather than heavy. Its scrolling vines and palmette clusters lean into a garden-like rhythm, giving the rug a sense of movement that feels almost storybook. Instead of reading as overly formal, it feels expressive—perfect for homes that want warmth, character, and personality in equal measure.

In a library or study, it pairs beautifully with saturated wall color, built-ins, and leather seating. In a living room, it becomes a focal point that still plays well with neutrals—especially creamy sofas, natural oak, and woven textures. The medium brightness makes it practical: rich enough to anchor the room, forgiving enough for real life. Consider this rug a color-forward foundation that still respects classic Oushak proportions and charm.

• Color Band: Deep teal/green with beige-gold accents (hints of coral)
• Size Band: Standard Large (360.68 cm x 274.32 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($11,190)
• Style: Oushak-inspired traditional, garden/floral allover
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, bedroom, library, home office
• Designer Tip: Pull one accent color (coral or gold) into art or books to create a curated, layered look.

Persian Oushak Rust with Light Blue and Ivory Traditional Oversize Area Contemporary Rug with Large Floral Palmettes and Stylized Vines SKU 69047 (SKU: 69047)

Bold, sunbaked, and unmistakably grand—this oversize Persian Oushak is made for statement rooms. The burnt ochre field feels like aged terracotta, warm and atmospheric, while silver-gray and pale accents add lift so the rug doesn’t overwhelm. Its large-scale palmettes and stylized vines are classic Oushak language: generous, confident forms designed to be read from across the room. This is the kind of rug that instantly gives a great room “destination” energy.

It shines beneath spacious seating arrangements, long dining tables, or in primary bedrooms where you want the floor to feel like an extension of the architecture. The palette pairs beautifully with creamy plaster walls, reclaimed woods, and linen upholstery. Add light blue or ivory textiles for a tonal echo, or pivot modern with charcoal accents and sculptural lighting. Either way, the rug does the heavy lifting—warmth, history, and scale—while you refine the room around it.

• Color Band: Burnt ochre (rust) with silver-gray, ivory, and light blue
• Size Band: Oversize / Palace (434.34 cm x 304.8 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($19,236)
• Style: Persian Oushak, large-scale floral palmette
• Use Case: Great room, living room, dining room, formal entry, primary bedroom
• Designer Tip: Keep surrounding fabrics matte (linen, wool, cotton). The rug’s warmth looks most luxe when not competing with high-shine finishes.

Persian Oushak blue and taupe traditional oversize area contemporary rug with subtle floral allover and palmette motifs SKU 89020 (SKU: 89020)

This oversize Persian Oushak is a masterclass in quiet drama. The slate-gray to stone-gray tonal story creates a cool, tailored base—ideal for modern interiors that want pattern without high contrast. Underfoot, the nuanced decorative geometry reads almost like shadow and light across carved stone, giving the rug an architectural sophistication. It’s especially effective in rooms with strong lines: sectional sofas, large-scale art, and clean casework.

Because the palette is darker and tonal, it can make expansive spaces feel intimate and designed—perfect for large living rooms, receptions, or executive offices. Pair it with creamy upholstery for contrast, or go monochrome with charcoal, black oak, and smoked glass for a gallery-like calm. The subtle palmettes and border cartouches reveal themselves slowly, which is exactly what makes this piece feel luxurious: it doesn’t perform; it endures.

• Color Band: Slate gray with stone-gray tonal layering
• Size Band: Oversize / Palace (426.72 cm x 312.42 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($19,380)
• Style: Persian Oushak, tonal decorative allover
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, bedroom, library, office, hallway
• Designer Tip: Add one warm counterpoint (camel leather or aged brass) to keep the tonal gray scheme from feeling too cool.

Persian Oushak beige with blue, red, and gold accents tribal small area contemporary rug with bold geometric palmettes and stylized floral motifs SKU 70105 (SKU: 70105)

This smaller Persian Oushak brings the collection’s signature softness into a more intimate scale—perfect for layering, entries, or a focused seating nook. The warm sand-beige ground is inviting and easy, while soft sky blue provides a cooling thread that reads clean against natural textures. The geometric palmettes and shield-like medallion moments give it a bolder graphic identity than many Oushaks, making it ideal when you want a rug to act like a designed “object” in the room.

Use it in a bedroom at the foot of the bed, in an entry where it sets the tone immediately, or in a study where it adds heritage without heaviness. It’s also a strong candidate for layering over sisal: the beige base blends, while the blue and warm accents add just enough personality. Think of it as a compact statement—traditional vocabulary with a crisp, modern cadence.

• Color Band: Warm beige with soft blue plus red/gold accents
• Size Band: Standard Medium (205.74 cm x 160.02 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($4,800)
• Style: Persian Oushak, geometric-tribal decorative
• Use Case: Entry hall, bedroom, study, small living areas
• Designer Tip: Layer over a natural fiber rug for a designer look—keep the larger layer 8–12 inches visible on all sides.

Persian Oushak light blue and ivory traditional area contemporary rug with floral allover and stylized palmette motifs SKU 13951 (SKU: 13951)

There’s a distinctly coastal calm to this Persian Oushak—without leaning theme-y. The pastel blue field feels airy and expansive, like painted ceilings or morning light, while the cream detailing keeps everything soft and elevated. Its stylized palmettes and scrolling vines are classic, but the overall effect is refreshingly contemporary because the palette is so clean. This is a rug that makes a room breathe.

Use it to brighten a living room with darker woods, or to keep a bedroom feeling serene and layered. It’s particularly beautiful in homes with plaster walls, linen drapery, and pale oak floors where you want gentle contrast rather than sharp delineation. If you love neutrals but want something more memorable than beige, this piece offers color in its most livable form—whispered, nuanced, and timeless.

• Color Band: Pastel/light blue with cream/ivory
• Size Band: Large (292.1 cm x 243.84 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($10,500)
• Style: Persian Oushak, decorative floral-geometric
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, bedroom, library, sitting room
• Designer Tip: Pair with warm whites (not stark bright white) to keep the blue feeling sophisticated and soft.

Persian Oushak taupe with ivory accents traditional oversize contemporary rug with scattered floral and palmette motifs SKU 68049 (SKU: 68049)

For designers who want scale and serenity, this oversize Persian Oushak in feather gray and aquarelle blue is an instant room-maker. The palette is cool-neutral but never icy; it feels like natural stone warmed by daylight. Scattered palmette traces and delicate ornament float across the field, giving you pattern that reads as texture from a distance and reveals its craftsmanship up close.

Because of its generous proportions, it’s ideal for great rooms and open-plan living spaces where you need the rug to unify multiple zones—seating, reading, even a desk area—without breaking the calm. Style it with curved sofas, pale woods, and layered textiles (bouclé, linen, mohair) for an elevated tonal interior. This is a rug that doesn’t demand attention; it simply makes everything around it look more intentional.

• Color Band: Taupe/feather gray with soft blue (aquarelle) and ivory notes
• Size Band: Oversize (515.62 cm x 447.04 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($37,068)
• Style: Persian Oushak, soft decorative-geometric
• Use Case: Great room, large living room, dining room, primary bedroom, office
• Designer Tip: Go tonal with textiles (ivory, stone, fog) and add one black accent (lamp base or frame) for crisp definition.

Persian Oushak brown with beige and blue modern abstract stripe area rug, contemporary painterly irregular bands SKU 68391 (SKU: 68391)

Oushak doesn’t always have to be floral—and this piece proves it. With painterly, irregular vertical bands in warm sand and soft sky tones, this Persian Oushak reads like an abstract canvas laid across the floor. It’s a sophisticated answer for modern homes that want the soul of hand-knotting without overt traditional motif. The look is relaxed, but not casual; it’s the kind of rug that makes minimal furniture feel curated rather than sparse.

Use it in a contemporary living room with a low-profile sofa, in a bedroom where you want calm movement, or in an open-plan space where you’d rather have texture than a busier pattern. The organic striations help hide everyday life while maintaining a clean design narrative. If your style is “warm modern,” this is the Oushak lane that fits—heritage technique meeting gallery-worthy restraint.

• Color Band: Warm neutrals with soft blue accents
• Size Band: Standard Large (304.8 cm x 246.38 cm)
• Price Band: Premium ($10,908)
• Style: Modern Oushak-inspired abstract/geometric
• Use Case: Living room, bedroom, lounge, open-plan spaces
• Designer Tip: Let this rug be the “art.” Keep patterns elsewhere minimal and lean into sculptural forms and rich materials.

Still Searching? Explore Arsin’s 12,000+ Rug Archive

These are only a small glimpse of what’s available at Arsin Rug Gallery. With over 12,000 rugs in our inventory, we can help you find the exact Oushak mood you’re building—whether you want whisper-soft neutrals, bold rust-and-blue statements, or oversized palace proportions for grand spaces.

Visit our Arsin Agent and try keywords like: “Persian Oushak oversize,” “Oushak slate gray wheat,” “pastel blue Oushak,” “rust ochre Oushak,” “tonal gray Oushak,” or “abstract Oushak stripe.” Tell us your room size, palette, and design style, and we’ll curate options that fit beautifully.