🧵 The Art of Our Handwoven Ushak Carpets

Few rugs carry the quiet majesty and historical significance of an Ushak carpet. Originating in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), Ushak rugs have been celebrated for centuries — prized by sultans, European nobility, and design connoisseurs alike for their open designs, large-scale floral motifs, and soft, glowing palettes.

At Sharafi & Co, we are proud to continue this legacy through our own exclusive production of hand-knotted Ushak carpets, crafted with the same care and reverence as the originals. Whether you’re sourcing for a grand salon or a refined modern interior, our Ushaks embody timeless elegance with enduring quality.

🧶 What Makes an Ushak Carpet Unique?

Traditional Ushak (Oushak) rugs are known for:

• Large-scale geometric or floral patterns

• Open fields that let motifs breathe

• Soft colour palettes — ivory, gold, terracotta, pale blues, and greens

• Lustrous wool and a visibly handspun texture

• A distinctive Anatolian knotting technique (Turkish/Ghiordes knot)

These features make them especially well-suited for light-filled interiors, pairing beautifully with both classic English country homes and contemporary minimal spaces.

🛠 Our Production Process: Honouring Tradition

Every Ushak carpet in our production is handwoven by master artisans, using:

• High-quality, handspun wool for softness and durability

• Natural vegetable dyes, resulting in subtle tonal variations and a warm, antique feel

• Time-honoured weaving techniques, with attention to proportion, symmetry, and patina

We carefully develop each design in-house, often inspired by 17th–19th century originals in museum collections and private estates. Then, we collaborate with highly skilled weavers to bring them to life.

✨ Antique Aesthetic, Modern Adaptability

Our new production Ushak carpets are created with interiors in mind:

• Lower pile height for easier furniture placement

• Oversized formats available for large rooms

• Colourways curated for modern design schemes — think soft blues, peach tones, muted ochres, and faded rusts

• Designed to pair seamlessly with limewash walls, antiques, travertine, linen upholstery, and other organic finishes

These are rugs for living — refined, textural, and full of soul.

📐 Custom Sizing and Designer Collaboration

We regularly work with interior designers, architects, and collectors to:

• Adapt classic Ushak designs to bespoke dimensions

• Create exclusive colour palettes to suit specific schemes

• Deliver one-off pieces with heirloom potential

If you’re furnishing a townhouse, villa, or hospitality project, our customisable Ushak rugs bring history, quality, and subtle luxury underfoot.

🌍 A Legacy That Lasts

Ushak carpets have been traded across continents since the 15th century — featured in Renaissance paintings, Ottoman palaces, and stately European homes. Our goal is to continue that story — one rug at a time — with artisanal production grounded in integrity.

These are not just decorative textiles. They are objects of craft, continuity, and character — designed to be lived with, passed down, and admired across generations.

📍 Explore Our Ushak Collection

We invite you to explore our curated selection of newly woven Ushak carpets in our London showroom or online. Whether you’re looking for an antique-finished piece with age and patina or a custom-sized rug for a refined interior, we’re here to guide you.

🛍 View Our Ushak Collection
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