Scattered Oushak Rug
An open field layout. The art of serpiştirme motifs. Woven today for your floor.
The Story
The Scattered Oushak (Serpme Uşak) is celebrated for its unhurried, spacious composition. Unlike dense architectural grids, this traditional design lets small, independent floral and geometric motifs wander freely across an open foundation. It is a masterful use of negative space, allowing the individual stories of the weaver to breathe.
Evolving through the Ottoman Golden Age into a global symbol of prestige, these fluid, scattered layouts became highly sought after by European nobility. Renaissance painters featured them in their oil portraits, cementing the Oushak rug as an elite mark of status on floors, tables, and walls alike. Today, we bring this open, calm elegance back. Not as a museum piece. As functional art for your floor.
Certified Heritage
This rug carries the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate – a state-protected guarantee that it was woven in Uşak using traditional methods passed down through generations.
Artisenza is an official purveyor of these registered pieces. When you buy one, you receive a legally verified work of art with global recognition.
Material & Craftsmanship
Origin: Hand-woven in Anatolia – a tradition dating back to the Lydian and Phrygian eras.
Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm | 5'7" x 7'10"
Material: 100% hand-spun wool for the weft, warp, and pile.
Dyes: 100% natural root dyes – weld (saffron gold), indigo (celestial blue), walnut husk and plant leaves (linden bloom). No synthetics.
Knot: Authentic Turkish (Ghiordes) knot.
Density: Approximately 89,600 knots per square meter.
Two Options
Pure wool: Deep, heritage texture.
Silk highlights: Subtle, luminous contrast – the motifs catch the light.
Time & Patience
Our weavers complete about two square meters per month. This rug cannot be rushed. If you commission one, it will take time. We do not keep large stock – we weave for you.
International Delivery (DDP)
All customs, duties, and shipping costs are prepaid by our house. The price you see is final. Delivery is via premium express shipping – 5 to 7 business days after completion.
Note: Due to hand-weaving, dimensions may vary slightly. That is not a flaw. That is the signature of the hand.
