Tone on Tone Gray Multi Size Oushak Southwestern Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Crafted from 100% wool with a cotton foundation, this hand-knotted Southwestern rug features a medium pile height and a refined tone-on-tone gray palette that balances visual interest with everyday practicality. Horizontal bands filled with stylized diamonds, angular lines, and subtle geometric accents create structure while remaining calm and cohesive. Closely related shades of light gray, warm stone, and soft silver keep the pattern visible without dominating the room. The hand-knotted surface introduces organic variation, while the cotton foundation ensures long-term stability, making this rug a versatile foundation for living rooms, bedrooms, or quiet sitting areas that favor natural materials and neutral design.

• Exact Size: Multi Size Rug
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Tone on Tone Gray
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20505A

Story Behind the Art: Southwestern rug design is deeply influenced by the long-standing textile traditions of Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the Navajo (Diné), Pueblo, and Hopi peoples, whose weaving heritage spans hundreds of years. Early Southwestern rugs were traditionally handwoven using hand-spun wool and colored with natural dyes sourced from plants, minerals, and insects, resulting in the earthy, organic color palettes that define the style. Geometry lies at the heart of Southwestern design, with patterns built from repeating diamonds, stepped motifs, zigzags, crosses, and linear forms that emphasize balance, rhythm, and symmetry. These motifs often carry symbolic meaning tied to nature, protection, and the surrounding landscape. Color is equally essential, drawing inspiration from desert terrain and open skies through tones such as clay red, sand, charcoal, ivory, indigo, and muted blues. In modern interpretations, these palettes have evolved into softer variations—washed grays, pale blues, and neutral blends—that preserve the spirit of the tradition while making Southwestern rugs more adaptable to contemporary interiors.