Beige Brown 6'1''x8'11'' Transitional Soumak Flatweave Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Gold on black gives this transitional Soumak flatweave Oriental area rug its graphic edge. Medallions are arranged in a repeating lattice, joined by scrolling vines and tiny blossoms, all drawn in a butterscotch gold that stands out sharply from the black ground. Beige and brown tones in the palette soften the contrast and warm up the overall impression. The drawing is crisp, the surface is smooth and flat, and fringe finishes both short sides. Hand knotted from wool in a Soumak construction, the rug lies low, is easy to run a vacuum over and works well in homes with pets and kids. In a living room it adds a bold floor pattern, in a bedroom it brings sharp definition, and in a dining room, entryway or home office it supplies strong contrast that gives the space structure. This wool rug suits anyone who prefers a confident, high-impact pattern over a quiet one, and its flat profile keeps the look tailored. Because it is a flatweave, it also suits rooms where a smooth, even surface is preferred, such as a dining room or a busy entryway, and its graphic pattern holds its own in open floor areas.

• Exact Size: 6'1"x8'11"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Brown, Gold, Tan, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22056

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.