{"product_id":"blush-handknotted-wool-aor21494","title":"Blush Sage 9'5''x13'3'' Traditional Soumak Flatweave French Country Reversible Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"This hand-knotted Soumac flatweave rug brings European estate charm into any room, woven completely from pure wool over a cotton core. A soft French Country pattern unfolds in blush and rose hues balanced by muted sage, olive green, and warm tan, set within a fine lattice grid and ornate scrollwork border. Because of its flatweave build, the rug is easy to care for, highly durable, and fully reversible, so it holds up well over years of use. It suits dining areas, sunrooms, or large living rooms, lending soft color and easy, vintage-inspired elegance underfoot.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9'5\"x13'3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Blush, Sage, Tan, Green, Rose, Olive, Peach, Multi,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21494\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644384116956,"sku":"AOR21494","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21494_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1791279654","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/blush-handknotted-wool-aor21494","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}