Gentle to look at, interesting to touch: this aqua and taupe Soumak rug pairs a soft powder blue ground with texture you notice the moment you walk in. Lilac-gray and gold vines and flowers stand proud of the surface, so each leaf catches a little light and shadow of its own. A border in matching tones draws a soft line around it all. The wool is hand knotted, which gives the design real dimension, and the quiet colors keep a room relaxed rather than loud. A light touch with the vacuum, brush roller off, will preserve those crisp edges. Put it in a living room, a bedroom, a dining room or a home office, and bring out the blue and gold with cream, white or pale gray accents. If you like transitional style, delicate pattern and a tactile finish, this Oriental area rug from LoomBloom is a natural pick for spaces that should feel calm, polished and quietly interesting day after day.
- Exact Size: 8'3"x10
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Aqua, Taupe, Moss, Lavender
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21836
Story Behind the Art: Soumak rugs belong to an old flatweaving tradition recognized for a distinctive wrapping technique rather than conventional knotted pile construction. In this method, colored weft yarns are wrapped around the structural warps, producing a textured surface with an embroidered appearance and sharply articulated motifs. Historically associated with weaving cultures across the Caucasus, Persia, Anatolia, and neighboring regions, Soumak construction was used for floor coverings as well as bags and other functional textiles. Geometric medallions, angular flowers, tribal symbols, stylized animals, and repeating borders commonly appear throughout the design vocabulary. Wool has long been a favored material because of its strength, texture, and ability to hold varied color. Modern Soumak rugs continue to preserve the low-profile construction and graphic character of the tradition while adapting motifs and palettes for contemporary interiors.
