Bold geometry meets a calm weave in this Gold Ivory Modern Dhurry, a hand woven wool Oriental area rug that makes a graphic statement. Across a black ground, a lattice of diamonds in cream, blue and coral glows with contrast, and the motif marches evenly over the flatweave from edge to edge. A fringe trims both ends, and the tight, level construction keeps each diamond sharply defined. Gold and ivory notes round out the palette and warm the strong contrast. Because the surface sits low to the floor, a quick vacuum is all it takes to keep it fresh, so it fits naturally into busy rooms. Lay this handmade rug in a living room to energize a neutral scheme, use it as a bedroom rug for a graphic punch, or let it brighten a dining room, entryway or home office. Artisans weave the wool by hand, which gives the dhurry a grounded, tactile character. For anyone who wants pattern without fuss, this modern wool rug is a confident way to introduce bold shapes at home. Handmade character shows in the slight variation of every line, while the black ground keeps the colors vivid.
- Exact Size: 4'2"x5'9"
- Weave: Hand Woven Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gold, Ivory, Sage, Rust, Brown, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.2 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: AOR22045
Story Behind the Art: Kilims are flatwoven textiles from the Near and Far East, loved around the world for their bold, distinctive patterns, brilliant colors, and approachable value. Rather than knotting a pile, weavers create a kilim by interlacing differently colored weft and warp threads, winding the colored wefts back and forth around pairs of warp threads to form the design. Because of this technique, kilim motifs tend to be angular and geometric. Collectors prize kilims for the crispness of their decoration, and that sharp, graphic quality is a large part of their lasting appeal.