One-of-a-kind
OushakHand KnottedRug
Brown / Dark red250 x 306 cm

Usak - A Warm Presence for Your Living Space

This one-of-a-kind Usak rug brings traditional artistry to your home. Expertly hand-knotted in Afghanistan, its rich colours and intricate patterns offer both comfort and lasting character to any room.

This beautiful Usak rug serves as a grounding element for any interior, offering a soft and tactile experience underfoot. Its Wool pile provides natural warmth and comfort, making it an ideal choice for creating a cosy atmosphere in your living area or bedroom.

The intricate design and vibrant colour palette create a sense of visual depth that elevates the room. Because this is a one-of-a-kind piece, you are acquiring a work of art that is truly unique, ensuring that no other home will feature this exact combination of motifs and shades.

Originating from the skilled weaving traditions of Afghanistan, this rug is built to stand the test of time. The quality of the Wool ensures that it remains a soft and inviting surface even with daily use, while its natural ability to absorb sound helps to create a more peaceful environment in your home.

Owning this rug means welcoming a piece of cultural history into your space. As a unique creation, it holds a character that mass-produced items simply cannot replicate, offering you a lasting connection to the craft and heritage of its origin.

The Usak rug tradition traces its roots back to the historic town of Usak in western Anatolia, which became a major centre for rug production as early as the 15th century. These rugs were highly prized by European nobility and are frequently depicted in Renaissance-era paintings, serving as a testament to their enduring appeal and status throughout history.

While the style originated in Turkey, the craft has evolved and migrated over centuries. Today, some of the most remarkable examples of the Usak style are produced in Afghanistan. These modern versions carry forward the spirit of the original tradition while incorporating the distinct weaving techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of their current origin.

Signature design elements of the Usak style often include large-scale floral motifs, medallion patterns, and a warm, often terracotta or red-based colour palette. The patterns are typically less rigid than other regional styles, featuring a more fluid and artistic interpretation of traditional geometric and botanical themes that feel both formal and inviting.

Collecting a rug from this tradition is an investment in cultural heritage. These pieces are valued not only for their visual impact but for the skill required to maintain a tradition that has spanned centuries. Owning one is a way to celebrate the marriage of ancient design principles with the dedicated labour of contemporary artisans.

This rug is meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans who dedicate months of focused effort to its creation. Each individual knot is tied by hand, a process that ensures the pile is dense, durable, and capable of maintaining its shape and beauty over many years of use.

The construction reflects a significant commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a total weight of 168.3 kg across its generous dimensions, this rug is exceptionally substantial, signalling a high density of material that contributes to its weight and long-term resilience in high-traffic areas of the home.

The precision required to execute the complex patterns is a testament to the weaver's expertise. By choosing this hand-knotted piece, you are supporting a tradition of manual craftsmanship where the time and attention invested in every square centimetre result in a final product of superior integrity.

Wool

Wool is a fantastic natural fibre with many benefits, it is durable and hard-wearing, which means that a rug made from wool can be used for several generations and maintain its quality. They are an excellent choice for keeping your rooms warm during the cold winter months and can reduce noise from everyday life. The material also has a natural dirt-repellent effect which makes wool rugs easy to keep clean. Wool has a natural elasticity, which means that when the pile is pressed down, it can easily bounce back to its original shape.

Cotton

Cotton is a natural material that makes them a suitable option for people with allergies. The material is soft, durable and resilient, which makes them practical and comfortable for high-traffic areas such as the hallway, kitchen, and bathroom.

UsageIndoor

Size250 x 306 cm,Large

Thickness8 mm

MaterialWool,Cotton

WarpCotton

PileWool

Weight31 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorBrown,Dark red,Red

ShapeRectangular

PatternMedallion

CategoryOrientalNew ClassicsUsak

ManufacturingHand knotted

Knot density60,000 - 120,000 knots per m²

OriginAfghanistan

Carpet IDHJTZZC151

Importer

Rugvista AB

Lodgatan 11

211 24 Malmö

Sweden

Care instructions

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Address spills promptly to minimize staining. Blot the affected area gently with a dry, undyed cloth—never rub, as this may embed the stain further into the fibers.