Slate Blue 8'10''x10'10'' Transitional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Softened in all the right ways, this Slate Blue transitional Oushak is a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug with a calm, lived-in presence. Periwinkle washes over soft sage across a rich blue field, where medallions in ivory and peach float among delicate trailing vines. Framing the center is a border in sage and gray, outlined with a crisp line of cream. The surface carries a mellow antique wash and slight variations of tone, as if the sun and years had worked on it together, and a short natural fringe closes each end for a tidy, traditional detail. The cool blue-gray mood makes the whole rug feel restful. The sturdy wool pile suits busy households, including homes with pets and kids, and it vacuums easily. Lay it in a living room beside warm wood tones and cool metal accents, define a dining room, soften a bedroom floor, or give a home office a restful base. As a transitional area rug, it bridges old-world pattern and relaxed modern living, and this handmade rug settles into a room as if it had always been there.

• Exact Size: 8'10"x10'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Slate, Blue, Beige, Brown, Aqua, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21975

Story Behind the Art: Oushak rugs trace their design heritage to the historic weaving center of Oushak in west-central Anatolia, where distinctive carpets became admired for their generous scale, expressive patterning, and inviting texture. Traditional Oushak designs often feature broad geometric forms, prominent central medallions, repeating smaller medallions, scrolling vines, palmettes, and loosely arranged botanical motifs. Unlike highly compact patterns, the spacious compositions associated with Oushak weaving allow individual elements and surrounding fields to remain visually open and balanced. Lustrous wool and softly blended earth-inspired colors further contribute to their recognizable character, frequently producing warm, gently aged-looking palettes. This combination of large-scale ornament, comfortable texture, and adaptable coloring has helped Oushak-inspired rugs remain relevant across traditional, transitional, and contemporary interiors.