Gold Turquoise 8'6''x11'6'' Traditional Soumak Flatweave Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Warm and richly colored, this gold and turquoise Traditional Soumak flatweave is a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug with a commanding presence. Rising from a coral red ground, a Heriz-style medallion in slate teal wraps around a navy core. The corners are filled with ivory, and a cream border runs around the field, crowded with little flowers and trees that reward a closer look. The Soumak technique gives the surface a tight, level texture, and fringe in ivory, generously long, trims each end. Because the weave is flat and simple to vacuum, it suits busy rooms, whether that means a living room, an entryway, a dining room or a home office. A bedroom gains a splash of coral and teal, too. With its antique reproduction character, the rug carries all the boldness of a classic design, rendered in handmade wool. Bring this traditional rug home for a confident, well balanced centerpiece that anchors the floor with color and quiet strength. Beyond its good looks, the rug brings a sense of history to modern interiors, letting traditional medallion drama sit comfortably beside contemporary lines. Its balanced layout draws the eye inward from the border to the center, so the room feels composed from the first glance.

• Exact Size: 8'6"x11'6"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gold, Turquoise, Burnt Orange, Chocolate, Sage, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21989

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.