Beige Gray 7'11''x9'10'' Soumak Traditional Arts & Crafts Reversible Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Combining traditional Arts and Crafts aesthetics with everyday practicality, this hand-knotted Soumak area rug offers enduring, multi-functional beauty for any room. An expansive field in warm beige and soft gray provides the backdrop for an intricate scatter of tribal palmettes and floral motifs rendered in sage, gold, burnt orange, brown, and turquoise. Skilled artisans wrap premium wool tightly around a solid cotton foundation, creating a flat, richly textured pile using the traditional Soumak weaving technique. Because the weave is finished on both sides, this handmade rug is fully reversible, effectively doubling its lifespan and offering two design possibilities in one piece. Naturally resilient and easy to maintain, it stands up gracefully to daily wear, making it an excellent, pet-friendly choice for active households. The tribal-inspired palette and flatwoven texture bring warmth and dimension underfoot without the bulk of a traditional pile rug. A versatile choice for a living room, dining room, hallway, or covered patio, this reversible wool rug offers timeless pattern, rich color, and dependable everyday performance in equal measure. Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.

• Exact Size: 7'11"x9'10"
• Brand: Kalaty
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Gray, Gold, Sage, Burnt Orange, Brown, Turquoise
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21361

Story Behind the Art: Soumak rugs belong to a long-established flatweaving tradition associated with the Caucasus, Persia, Anatolia, and neighboring weaving regions. Unlike conventional kilim construction, Soumak weaving uses a distinctive weft-wrapping method in which yarns are wrapped around the warp threads, creating a textured surface that can resemble embroidery. This technique lends itself particularly well to sharply defined geometric motifs, stylized flowers, medallions, tribal symbols, and repeating angular compositions. Historically, Soumak construction was used not only for floor coverings but also for bags and other practical woven textiles used by nomadic and settled communities. Wool and naturally derived colors were commonly incorporated into traditional pieces. Contemporary Soumak-inspired rugs continue to be produced in several weaving regions, including India, preserving the characteristic texture and graphic patterning that distinguish this versatile flatwoven style.