Bring bold, warm color home with this ivory and burnt orange Soumak flatweave rug. You get a classic medallion look in a tidy, easy to live with package: a navy trimmed teal medallion glows against a coral red ground, and a cream border with touches of pink and navy frames the whole design. This traditional Oriental area rug is hand knotted from wool in a Soumak flatweave, which means a flat, tightly woven surface where every motif stays crisp. It rests on the floor without fuss and stays comfortable for pets and kids, while fringe along both ends adds a finishing touch. Wool is a sturdy fiber, so the rug handles daily foot traffic in a lively household. Use it in a living room to warm up a seating area, in a bedroom for a cheerful start to the morning, or in a dining room or home office that could use a little classic color. Rich shades and a timeless medallion make it an easy rug to love.
- Exact Size: 7'9"x9'9"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Ivory, Burnt Orange, Slate, Brown, Mint, Multi
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR22073
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.
