7'11''x9'9'' Gray Oushak Transitional Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug

Balancing craftsmanship with modern neutrality, this 8x10 hand-knotted wool transitional rug features a layered gray field enriched by gold and varying blue tones. Blurred medallions, softened florals, and geometric motifs create a vintage-modern look. Fine vine connectors add detail, while a matching border reinforces structure without overpowering the design.

• Exact Size: 7'11"x9'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gray, Blue, Light Gold, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR20549

Story Behind the Art: Moroccan rugs originate from the nomadic Berber tribes whose lifestyles in the cold Atlas Mountains demanded thick, plush wool textiles. These handwoven rugs traditionally served as bedding, insulation, and protection, evolving into expressive art forms characterized by bold geometry and tribal symbolism. Their simple yet powerful designs—diamonds, crosses, linear sequences, and symbolic markings—gained worldwide attention in the 1930s when modernist architects like Le Corbusier and the Eameses used Moroccan rugs to soften minimal interiors. Today, Moroccan-inspired rugs continue to influence global décor, valued for their organic textures, warmth, and compatibility with contemporary, bohemian, Scandinavian, and minimalist styling. They are now woven not only in Morocco but also in India and Pakistan to meet global demand.