Hand-knotted interpretations of Ushak-pattern rugs with blue, grey, green, red and turquoise grounds. Naturally dyed wool, each one of a kind.
Colourful Ushak Rugs
A colourful Ushak rug is the interpretation of Ushak-pattern rugs woven with lively motifs on a blue, grey, green, red or turquoise ground instead of cream and beige. This page has our colourful models; you can see all our Ushak-pattern rugs, including pastel models, on the Ushak Rugs page.
- 235colourful Ushak-pattern rug
- 17,000 TLprice per m² for most rugs
- 1 - 16 m²size range, runners and round
- Free shipping14-day returns, 3 interest-free instalments
Colourful Ushak rug prices
In Colourful Ushak models the price per m² is 17,000 TL; the price is determined almost entirely by size. A 200 x 300 cm (6 m²) rug costs about 102,000 TL, a 80 x 300 cm runner about 41,000 TL. In Güllüce models the price per m² is 30,000 TL.
| Size | Price range | Most rugs (median) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 m² (100 x 150 cm)15,640 - 36,500 TL | 15,640 - 36,500 TL | 24,055 TL |
| ~2 m² (120 x 180 cm)25,670 - 40,970 TL | 25,670 - 40,970 TL | 37,060 TL |
| ~3 m² (150 x 200 cm)47,090 - 57,460 TL | 47,090 - 57,460 TL | 52,360 TL |
| ~4 m² (170 x 240 cm)68,510 - 94,500 TL | 68,510 - 94,500 TL | 72,930 TL |
| 5 - 6 m² (200 x 300 cm)79,390 - 177,900 TL | 79,390 - 177,900 TL | 105,060 TL |
| 7 - 9 m² (250 x 300 cm)112,200 - 219,300 TL | 112,200 - 219,300 TL | 133,025 TL |
| 10 m² and above159,800 - 296,400 TL | 159,800 - 296,400 TL | 168,640 TL |
| Runner (80 x 200 - 540 cm)24,820 - 78,370 TL | 24,820 - 78,370 TL | 35,530 TL |
Compiled from the prices of colourful Ushak-pattern rugs in stock; each rug's current price is on its own page.
Colourful Ushak rug models
Most of the collection consists of Sultani models. Alongside them are figurative models woven in the same colour palette: rugs with birds, fish, butterflies and rose bouquets.
Sultani
1 - 16 m², runners, round In Binbirgece the palmettes are scattered over the field; in Floral, branches and flowers wrap the field from end to end. Blue, grey, green and brown grounds.
Güllüce
5 - 10 m² The family's model with the most finely drawn motifs.
Bird & Fish
1 - 10 m², runners Birds, peacocks, fish and trees on red and blue grounds.
Pastel Ushak
0.5 - 16 m², runners The same pattern language on cream and beige grounds, in soft tones. All colourful and pastel Ushak-pattern rugs are on this page.Choosing by colour
The collection has the most rugs with beige, blue, grey, red and green grounds. Beige and brown-ground models also have colourful motifs; orange, turquoise and red details liven up the ground.
| Field colour | What kind of room it suits |
|---|---|
| Blue and turquoise | Rooms with white and grey walls and wooden furniture; an airy, cool effect. |
| Grey | Modern, minimal furniture; colourful motifs on a neutral ground. |
| Red and orange | It becomes the focal point of the room; balanced with a cream or beige sofa and plain walls. |
| Green | Rooms with plants and natural light; goes well with wooden and wicker furniture. |
| Beige and brown | Warm-toned parquet and walnut furniture; colourful motifs bring the room to life. |
| Black and navy | A strong contrast with light-coloured floors and furniture. |
If you can't decide between a light or dark ground, see our article Light or Dark Rug?
Colourful or pastel?
| Colourful Ushak | Pastel Ushak | |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Beige, blue, grey, red, green, turquoise | Cream, beige, light grey |
| Price per m² | 17,000 TL | 18,000 TL |
| Pile height | Mostly 5 mm | Mostly 4 mm |
| Everyday marks | Dense motifs show stains and hair less | Stains are noticed more quickly on a light ground |
| Room | Living room, study or entrance that will be the focal point | Light-coloured living rooms and bedrooms with simple furniture |
Values are compiled from the specifications of rugs in stock.
Pastel models and all Ushak-pattern rugs are on the Ushak Rugs page.
The classic Ushak rug was already colourful
Today most people think of cream and pastel tones when they hear Ushak, but historic Ushak rugs were vividly coloured. The geographical indication certificate defines the classic scheme as red, navy and bright yellow; green and blue are secondary colours, and black is used in the outlines.
- The Lotto rug in the Victoria and Albert Museum is woven with nine colours, including red, yellow, green and three shades of blue.
- The same museum's Ushak prayer rug dated 1625 - 1650 features aubergine purple, pink and blue-green.
- The Ushak rugs at the 1863 Istanbul exhibition were woven in blue, green, yellow and orange on a light brown ground.
- Today Uşak Municipality's Dokur Evi weaves the same floral pattern in ice blue, blue, yellow and red.
Colourful Ushak models stay close to this vivid palette; pastel models are a softened interpretation of the same patterns.
Natural dyes and colour
The wool of the colourful Ushak rugs in the collection is dyed with natural dyes, that is, dyes obtained from natural sources. Hand-spun wool does not take up dye with the same intensity everywhere; this causes the slight tonal differences (abrash) in the field and is a sign of hand-knotting.
Direct sunlight affects every natural fibre over time, including naturally dyed wool. Turning the rug 180 degrees every six months spreads the effects of sun and foot traffic evenly. We explain how natural dyes are made in our article What Is a Natural-Dyed Rug?
Why Art Doku Halı?
- 40 years of experienceRugs chosen with experience built in the wholesale rug trade.
- 100,000 m² in stockA total of 100,000 m² in stock across hand-knotted and machine-made rugs.
- One of a kind, true sizeEach rug's size, knot count and photos are on its own page.
- Free shippingFree across Türkiye and worldwide. Orders within Türkiye ship the same day.
- 14-day returnsSee the rug in your home; you can return an undamaged rug within 14 days.
- 3 interest-free instalmentsThe cash price can be split into 3 instalments; bank transfer payments get a 3% discount.
Frequently asked questions
What is a colourful Ushak rug?
A colourful Ushak rug is the interpretation of Ushak's pattern language woven with vivid ground colours. Pastel Ushak features cream and beige grounds and soft motifs; in colourful Ushak the ground is blue, grey, green, red or turquoise, with orange, yellow and turquoise details in the motifs.
Historic Ushak rugs were colourful too: the classic scheme is red, navy and bright yellow. In our collection, colourful models sell from 17,000 TL per m², pastel models from 18,000 TL.
What colours are used in a classic Ushak rug?
According to the geographical indication certificate, red, navy and bright yellow dominate the classic Ushak; green and blue are used as secondary colours, and black in the outlines. In Medallion Ushaks with a red ground, the medallion is always navy.
In museum examples the palette is even wider: Some Ushaks in the Victoria and Albert Museum also feature pink, light blue and aubergine purple. White-ground bird and çintamani Ushaks, on the other hand, are woven on an ivory ground.
Pastel or colourful Ushak: which for which room?
Pastel Ushak makes rooms with light parquet, white walls and simple furniture look airy and calm; it is a good choice for the living room and bedroom.
Colourful Ushak stands out where you want the rug to be the focal point of the room: a living room with neutral sofas, a study or an entrance. If the room already has a lot of colour and pattern, pastel is better; if you want to liven up the room, a colourful model.
Does a colourful rug hide stains and hair?
Largely, yes. Densely patterned, mid-toned grounds show everyday stains, crumbs and pet hair less than light, plain grounds. That is why colourful models are a popular choice in homes with children and pets.
Hiding is not the same as cleaning: blot spilled liquid immediately without rubbing, and vacuum the rug once a week in the direction of the pile. Methods for each type of stain are in our stain guide.
Does a colourful rug fade in the sun?
Direct sunlight affects every wool rug over time, whatever its dye. If the sun always falls on the same area, that part's tone may lighten; in vivid colours the difference shows more easily.
Turn the rug 180 degrees every six months, and use sheer curtains or drapes on windows that get midday sun. That way any colour change is spread evenly across the surface.
What furniture goes with a blue Ushak rug?
Blue and turquoise-ground Ushak rugs go well with white, grey and cream walls and light or mid-toned wooden furniture. A cream or light grey sofa brings out the blue in the rug; mustard, orange or terracotta cushions repeat the warm colours of the motifs and tie everything together.
If you choose a sofa in navy or dark blue fabric, a rug with a light blue or grey ground keeps the contrast.
Does a colourful Ushak rug's colour run when washed?
Washing incorrectly can make the colour run in any dyed wool. So do not wash a hand-knotted rug at home, and do not use high heat or harsh detergents. Give the rug to a company that washes hand-knotted rugs; ask for a colour test before washing and for the rug to be dried in the shade.
Contact us before having it washed; we can arrange trusted washing for hand-knotted rugs bought from us.
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