Black Tan 8x10'1'' Traditional Soumak Flatweave Botanical Reversible Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Woven with a versatile reversible Soumac technique, this hand-knotted pure wool flatweave rug offers double the wear resistance, making it well-suited to active, high-traffic family spaces. It grounds a room with a textured feel underfoot, and since it can simply be flipped over, its usable life extends easily against busy days with kids and pets. The design features an intricate botanical tapestry of swirling flora and decorative foliage set against a dark backdrop, in earthy tones of deep black, warm tan, antique gold, soft rose, rust, and sage. It's a rug that pairs practical, reversible convenience with a traditional floral elegance.

• Exact Size: 8x10'1"
• Brand: Kalaty
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Tan, Gold, Rose, Rust, Sage, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21453

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.