{"product_id":"turkish-ushak-rug-1","title":"Turkish Ushak Large Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are woven in the city of \u003cem\u003eUshak\u003c\/em\u003e, western Turkey. Originally Ushak rugs were mainly suited for large interior spaces, where they were highly traded in European markets during the Ottoman era. Designers from the royal workshops in Istanbul sent intricate drawings to \u003cem\u003eUshak\u003c\/em\u003e, transforming these rugs from tribal geometric designs to intricate and finer rugs. Over time, \u003cem\u003eUshak \u003c\/em\u003erugs used softer colours and bolder floral motifs. These rugs are recreations of original \u003cem\u003eUshak \u003c\/em\u003erugs, produced in Afghanistan, while keeping true to the original design and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUshak \u003c\/em\u003erugs are knotted using the Turkish \u003cem\u003eGhiordes \u003c\/em\u003eknot, and generally have a lower knot density which creates a relaxed, slightly irregular artistic texture, as compared to fine Persian rug. They are woven using high quality Anatolian wool is rich in natural lanolin, giving the pile a sheen and a soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif \u0026amp; Design Symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in two main variations: 'Medallion Ushak' (\u003cem\u003eMadalyonlu Ushak\u003c\/em\u003e) - large central medallions with corner spandrels, influenced by Persian designs, and 'Star Ushak' (\u003cem\u003eYildizli Ushak\u003c\/em\u003e) - repeating star shaped motifs across the field and geometric motifs. The oversized, stylized lotus flower blossoms represent the fertility of the Anatolian steppe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57987326017918,"sku":null,"price":1256.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_9810-squared.jpg?v=1788813069","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/turkish-ushak-rug-1","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}