Blue & Ivory 8'11''x12'3'' Oushak Transitional Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design appeal, this hand-knotted Oushak rug features a serene blue field decorated with a finely balanced symmetrical arrangement of botanical motifs and geometric forms. The soft blue-gray ground creates a calming base for stylized floral medallions, chevron accents, and organic details in rust, rose, sage, and ivory, delivering rich texture across the rectangular surface without visual clutter. Curving vine work and angular geometric elements connect the motifs with smooth visual rhythm while preserving precise bilateral symmetry rooted in classic design traditions. A wide ivory border detailed with coordinating botanical patterns and geometric rosettes in teal, burgundy, and sage provides elegant framing and enhances the rug’s overall balance. Hand-knotted from premium wool on a cotton foundation, this piece showcases subtle color variation and refined detailing that highlight genuine artisanal craftsmanship. The cool blue palette warmed by earthy accents offers excellent versatility for a wide range of interiors, while the dense wool pile delivers lasting comfort, durability, and the natural patina expected from an authentic handwoven rug.

• Exact Size: 8'11"x12'3"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Blue, Ivory, Sage, Rose, Rust, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20818

Story Behind the Art: Transitional rugs developed as a thoughtful bridge between traditional ornamentation and modern design, offering a softer, more relaxed interpretation of classical weaving. Influenced by Persian and European patterns, these rugs reinterpret familiar elements such as medallions, florals, and scrolling vines through simplified forms, lighter symmetry, or subtly aged finishes. The result is a design language that maintains structure while feeling approachable and versatile. Patterns are often less dense than traditional rugs, allowing negative space to enhance clarity and balance while still providing visual interest. Color palettes tend to favor muted neutrals, washed blues, soft grays, and earthy tones, making transitional rugs easy to layer into contemporary, classic, or mixed-style interiors. By blending decorative heritage with modern ease, transitional rugs offer depth and texture without formality, making them a popular choice for spaces that value both comfort and timeless design.