Woven in the Soumak tradition, this hand-knotted wool area rug fills a beige field with a lattice of vines, each junction blossoming into a rosette in gold, sage, or dusty blue. It applies an Arts and Crafts sensibility to an old Persian idea, orderly and repeating, yet drawn loosely enough to feel handmade at every turn. A deep red border carrying cartouches and cross-flowers runs the entire perimeter, giving the piece a strong finished edge. Hand-knotted on a cotton foundation and fully reversible, it wears evenly on both sides and is built to age well over years of use. This warm, pattern-rich area rug suits a living room, dining room, bedroom, or home office equally well, its beige field and red border settling in comfortably wherever traditional character and reversible durability are wanted. Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.
- Exact Size: 8x9'11"
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- Brand: Kalaty
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Beige, Gold, Sage, Blue, Brown, Lime, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21370
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.
