Finely hand-knotted at approximately 150 knots per square inch, this transitional area rug reinterprets the structured beauty of historic compartment and garden-style carpets through a softer contemporary palette. A repeating arrangement of octagons and squares creates an orderly panel effect across the field, with each compartment containing its own floral rosette or decorative medallion. Beige and tan establish a versatile neutral foundation, while peach, aqua, and turquoise accents introduce gentle color throughout the design. The wool and silk blend gives the surface layered texture, allowing silk details to catch the light while the wool provides warmth and visual grounding. With its detailed hand-knotted construction and balanced geometric-floral composition, this rug works beautifully in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors that combine traditional furniture with updated color schemes. 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: 7'11"x9'11"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Silk
- Color: Beige, Tan, Turqoiuse, Gray, Peach, Brown, Aqua, Multi,
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.4 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21319
- Kpsi: 150
Story Behind the Art: Hand-knotted rugs are constructed through a meticulous process in which individual knots are tied by hand onto a prepared foundation, gradually building both the pattern and the pile one row at a time. Depending on the size, design complexity, and knot density, completing a single rug can require an extensive amount of skilled labor. Wool and silk are among the traditional materials most frequently used because they allow artisans to achieve a wide range of textures, color effects, and levels of detail. The hand-knotting process supports everything from finely drawn medallions and intricate floral borders to modern abstract compositions and minimalist geometry. Because each rug develops through individual manual work, subtle variations in texture and execution naturally become part of the finished piece. This demanding construction method has remained one of the defining techniques associated with fine handmade rugs across many weaving traditions.
