Green Brown 9'1''x11'9'' Modern Soumak Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Earthy, layered and quietly dynamic, this Green and Brown modern Soumak is a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug with a heathered, streaky field. Olive and brown run into one another, so from across the room the surface reads almost solid. Walk around it and gentle ribbons of gold and green drift in and out of view, moving from lighter to darker zones with no hard lines to interrupt the flow. Underfoot you will find a fine, ribbed texture, the signature of a Soumak flatweave. The weave sits low and the wool is dense, so the rug vacuums with little effort and works well in lively homes with kids and pets. Fringe in cream trims both ends. Rust, cream and other warm neutrals team up naturally with the olive and brown, which makes this handmade wool rug a grounding base for a living room, bedroom, dining room, entryway or home office. If you like a simple backdrop that still has movement, this earthy, hand knotted piece is a confident choice, and its subtle shifts keep the surface interesting from every angle.

• Exact Size: 9'1"x11'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Green, Brown
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.2 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21759

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.