Finely hand-knotted at approximately 150 knots per square inch, this wool and silk area rug reinterprets the structured beauty of traditional compartment and garden-style carpets through a softer transitional palette. A rhythmic arrangement of octagonal and square panels extends across the field, with each compartment containing its own floral rosette, blooming medallion, or decorative botanical element. Beige and tan establish a warm neutral foundation, while peach, aqua, and turquoise accents introduce gentle color throughout the pattern. The wool and silk blend adds another layer of refinement, with silk details reflecting light around selected motifs while the wool provides body, warmth, and comfortable texture underfoot. Inspired by classical Persian and Mughal textile layouts, this hand-knotted rug offers historical character without feeling overly formal. Its balanced pattern makes it an elegant oriental area rug for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and transitional interiors seeking a handmade rug with intricate detail, soft texture, and sophisticated color. 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"x9'11"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Silk
- Color: Beige, Tan, Turqoiuse, Gray, Peach, Brown, Aqua, Multi,
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.4 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: AOR21319
- Kpsi: 150
Story Behind the Art: Hand-knotted rugs are individually constructed textiles created by tying thousands, and often many more, individual knots onto a woven foundation. Unlike mechanically produced floor coverings, the design develops gradually as skilled artisans work across the foundation row by row, following detailed patterns while maintaining consistency in density and structure. Natural materials such as wool and silk are traditionally favored because they provide desirable combinations of texture, resilience, color, and visual depth. Depending on the rug's dimensions, knot density, materials, and complexity, completing a hand-knotted piece can require an extensive period of skilled work. This labor-intensive construction allows for intricate traditional motifs as well as sophisticated contemporary patterns while giving each handmade rug subtle individual characteristics. The result is a textile valued for its craftsmanship, detailed surface, and enduring place within the history of decorative rug making.