Tan Sage 8x8 Round Traditional Soumak Flatweave Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This round, hand-knotted rug draws on traditional heritage motifs and a warm, natural color palette to bring cozy comfort to any floor. Vine-and-palmette scrolls in rust red, sage, and deep brown swirl across a golden tan field, framed by a detailed floral border and finished with soft fringe. Woven from pure wool on a solid cotton core, its low cut pile creates a smooth, resilient surface that holds up easily to daily wear and family life.

• Exact Size: 8x8
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• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Tan, Sage, Rust, Brown, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21475

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.