Olive Green 4'1''x5'11'' Modern Soumak Solid Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Warm, grounded and effortlessly modern, this olive green Soumak Oriental area rug is hand knotted from wool in a solid, quietly textured style. The nearly solid field glows in olive gold, crossed by horizontal streaks and subtle bands that run slightly lighter and slightly darker, giving the color a relaxed, natural movement. Cream fringe edges each end, and the fine ribbed surface of the flatweave adds a gentle tactile quality. The Soumak construction sits low, vacuums with ease, and suits households with pets and kids. Because the palette is simple, this hand knotted wool rug adapts to nearly any room: lay it in a living room to bring earthy tone underfoot, in a bedroom for a calm start to the morning, under a dining room table, or in a home office where a steady color keeps the mood calm. It is a thoughtful, modern way to add warmth and texture without crowding the room. Its easygoing look pairs naturally with both crisp, contemporary spaces and rooms that favor a collected, layered feel, so it is simple to build a whole scheme around.

• Exact Size: 4'1"x5'11"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Olive Green
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22041

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.