Moss Gold 9'1''x11'8'' Traditional Soumak Flatweave Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

A warm, sunlit glow radiates from this traditional Soumak flatweave Oriental area rug, where golden tones spread across the whole center. A broad cream border frames the field, and scattered through the middle are small motifs in rust, red and blue, with an inner stripe of gray-brown that adds a grounded, earthy note. Around the outer edge, fan shapes and trailing vines are drawn in gold and blue, while moss accents tie the palette together and fringe trims both ends. This wool rug, hand knotted and worked as a Soumak flatweave, lies flat, takes a vacuum with little effort, and gives households with pets and kids a surface that is easy to live with. The woven texture is smooth and tidy, with a classic character that suits both formal and relaxed homes. Spread it across a living room, a dining room, a bedroom or an entryway and let its warm palette do the talking. Timeless in feeling and generous in color, it is an inviting option for lovers of warmth underfoot. Its flat, orderly profile keeps the look calm and refined from room to room.

• Exact Size: 9'1"x11'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Moss, Gold, Peach, Coral, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22069

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.