Ushak carpet

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Medallion Ushak carpet at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istambul
Medallion Ushak carpet at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istambul

Uşak carpet or Ushak carpet is a carpet woven in the city of Uşak, Turkey. These carpets have been made in Uşak (pronounced Ushak) for centuries. Imported by Europeans, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, they adorned cathedrals, churches, and the homes of the wealthy and powerful.