Beige 3'11''x5'10'' Oushak Southwestern Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Hand-knotted from 100% wool with a cotton foundation, this 4x6 Southwestern rug features a medium pile height and a balanced beige and gray color palette designed for versatility. The surface is organized into horizontal bands filled with classic Southwestern motifs, including stylized diamonds, stepped geometric forms, and linear accents. Soft beige tones introduce warmth, while gray detailing adds clarity and structure. Natural wool variation lends subtle texture that reflects the rug’s handcrafted origin. Well suited for living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, or home offices, this hand-knotted wool Southwestern area rug complements modern, transitional, rustic, and Scandinavian-inspired interiors with ease.

• Exact Size: 3'11"x5'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Gray
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20506

Story Behind the Art: Southwestern rug design is deeply influenced by the long-standing textile traditions of Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the Navajo (Diné), Pueblo, and Hopi peoples, whose weaving heritage spans hundreds of years. Early Southwestern rugs were traditionally handwoven using hand-spun wool and colored with natural dyes sourced from plants, minerals, and insects, resulting in the earthy, organic color palettes that define the style. Geometry lies at the heart of Southwestern design, with patterns built from repeating diamonds, stepped motifs, zigzags, crosses, and linear forms that emphasize balance, rhythm, and symmetry. These motifs often carry symbolic meaning tied to nature, protection, and the surrounding landscape. Color is equally essential, drawing inspiration from desert terrain and open skies through tones such as clay red, sand, charcoal, ivory, indigo, and muted blues. In modern interpretations, these palettes have evolved into softer variations—washed grays, pale blues, and neutral blends—that preserve the spirit of the tradition while making Southwestern rugs more adaptable to contemporary interiors.