Expert hand-knotting meets classic Peshawar design in this brown and beige transitional Oriental area rug. Natural wool yarns rise from a solid cotton warp foundation, and the result is a deep, warm brown center that holds an intricate layout: repeating rows of palmettes, leafy cartouches, and vine lattices linked together. Aqua blue accents, along with soft beige and tan, move across the inner field and carry into the broad cream-beige border, setting up a gentle rhythm of light and dark that keeps the pattern lively. The border frames the center generously, while fine fringe trims each end for a classic finish. Handcrafted and plush, this piece offers natural stain resistance, robust protection for the floor beneath, and lasting structural strength, so beauty and function work side by side. Use it in a living room as a traditional foundation, in a dining room for a refined setting, in a bedroom for warmth and softness, or in a home office for a settled, studious atmosphere. LoomBloom brings you a handmade rug made to be used and admired. A traditional design with warmth that deepens the longer you live with it.
- Exact Size: 9'2"x12
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Brown, Beige, Aqua, Tan, Multi
- Origin: Pakistan
- Pile Height: 0.3 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: AOR21747
Story Behind the Art: Hand-knotted rug weaving ranks among Pakistan's largest cottage industries, with roots tracing back to the 11th century under Mughal rule. Skilled artisans work across a wide range of traditional motifs, including guls, medallions, paisley-inspired botehs, intricate traceries, and geometric patterns combined in countless variations. Peshawar-style rugs are distinguished by a low, thinly sheared pile and boldly scaled pattern work, often finished with a gentle stone-wash treatment that softens and fades the original coloration. This process gives Peshawar rugs their signature aged appearance, typically rendered in antique ivory tones with subtle golden undertones throughout the field.