Light Gold 8'10''x11'10'' Persian Design Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Rooted in classical Persian-inspired design, this 9' × 12' power loom-made wool rug presents a refined medallion-centered composition woven with a medium 0.5 pile on a cotton foundation. A large, ornate central medallion in light gold and beige anchors the design, unfolding through finely detailed floral rosettes, curling arabesques, and delicate vinework arranged in precise symmetry. The surrounding ivory field enhances clarity and brightness, allowing the intricate ornamentation to remain crisp and balanced. Accents of warm brown and subtle multi-tonal highlights add depth and visual interest throughout the composition. A richly articulated border with repeating palmettes and scrolling vines, framed by narrow guard bands, completes the design with cohesion and structure. With its elegant palette and classical proportions, this rug brings timeless refinement to formal living rooms, dining spaces, and traditional interiors.

• Exact Size: 8'10"x11'10"
• Weave: Power Loom Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Light Gold, Ivory, Brown, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20573

Story Behind the Art: Traditional rug design originates from some of the world’s earliest and most influential weaving regions, including Persia, Central Asia, Anatolia, India, and the Caucasus, where rugs were first created as practical textiles for warmth, prayer, and ceremonial use. Over centuries, these functional pieces developed into highly sophisticated works of decorative art, shaped by regional aesthetics yet unified by shared principles of symmetry, balance, and skilled craftsmanship. Traditional rugs are typically defined by structured layouts, featuring central medallions or evenly distributed floral fields enclosed within ornate borders. Common motifs include palmettes, vine scrolls, rosettes, and flowing arabesques, arranged in precise, rhythmic repetition. The color palettes favor rich yet grounded hues such as ivory, gold, indigo, rust, and deep browns, which contribute warmth and visual depth. Hand-knotting remains fundamental to traditional rug making, allowing for fine detail, durability, and pattern clarity, often enhanced by medium to low pile heights. Appreciated for their timeless beauty and enduring construction, traditional rugs continue to serve as foundational design elements in classic and transitional spaces, offering a sense of history, elegance, and lasting refinement.