The Corner Oushak Rug
A structured grid. The geometry of the eight-pointed corner star. Woven today for your floor.
The Story
The Corner Oushak is defined by its architectural layout, balancing an open, unhurried central field with bold, eight-pointed stars anchored strictly at the corners. In the traditional design language of Anatolia, this specific composition represents cosmic order and balance, utilizing negative space to let the geometry breathe.
Perfected during the Ottoman Golden Age, these structured corner compositions quickly moved beyond regional boundaries. By the 15th and 16th centuries, Renaissance masters featured them in portraits of European royalty, transforming the Oushak rug into a global marker of prestige on walls, tables, and floors alike. Today, we bring this calm authority 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.
Material: 100% hand-spun wool for the weft, warp, and pile.
Dyes: 100% natural root dyes – madder, weld, walnut husk, indigo. 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.
