{"product_id":"rose-handknotted-wool-aor21369","title":"Rose Gold 7'11''x9'10'' Soumak Traditional Arts \u0026 Crafts Reversible Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Woven using the traditional Soumak technique, this hand-knotted wool area rug spreads a lattice of palmettes and serrated leaves across a warm rose field accented with sage, aqua, and deep teal. The design draws equally from the Arts and Crafts movement and the historic weaving villages of the Caucasus, favoring honest structure and unfussy botanical drawing over ornate detail. A wide gold border filled with oversized rosettes frames the field, held in place by a slim teal guard stripe running along either side. Built on a cotton foundation, the rug is fully reversible, so it wears evenly on both faces and lasts roughly twice as long as a standard pile rug. This tribal-inspired oriental area rug is a great fit for a living room, dining room, bedroom, or home office where a richly patterned, reversible rug adds enduring color and texture. Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'11\"x9'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Rose, Gold, Aqua, Teal, Sage, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21369\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52391863812316,"sku":"AOR21369","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21369_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1788166149","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/rose-handknotted-wool-aor21369","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}