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SKU #: KR21065
Arts & Crafts
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Mocha. Colors in this rug include: Ivory, Chocolate, Blue, Mint, Gold, Multi .
Wool
0.5
Oushak
India
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A warm mocha ground gives this hand knotted Arts & Crafts Oushak wool area rug its richness, creating an earthy foundation that allows the large-scale botanical motifs to stand out with depth and character. Ivory, chocolate, sage green, light blue, and gold tones move through the palmettes, leaf forms, and scrolling vines that fill the field, with the ivory elements providing the strongest contrast against the brown background and the blue and mint accents adding a cooler counterpoint. The individual motifs are generous in scale, even for an Oushak-inspired design, with large leaves and palmettes arranged in an open layout that gives the pattern room to breathe. A light ivory border carries a restrained floral repeat in blue and green, framing the composition cleanly while separating the earthier tones of the field from the surrounding floor. Hand knotted in wool, this handmade rug offers consistent pile density, durable construction, and balanced color depth across the entire surface, with the mocha ground showing the tonal evenness associated with quality yarn and skilled knotting. The finished piece maintains its original design details while adding versatile appeal as a handmade area rug for thoughtfully styled interiors.
Story Behind the Art: Oushak rugs, first associated with the west-central Anatolian town of Oushak in Turkey, are known for their luxurious wool texture, broad decorative scale, and relaxed elegance. The style is built around a distinctive family of Ushak patterns, including geometric designs with central medallions, smaller all-over medallion repeats, and scattered botanical details such as vine scrolls and palmettes. Their muted earth tones and luminous wool make them especially versatile as oriental area rugs for both classic and contemporary home décor. This tradition connects beautifully with the longer history of hand-knotted rugs, which began thousands of years ago in the nomadic communities of Persia and Central Asia, where a single knotted textile could represent warmth, status, comfort, and identity. Each handmade rug is formed by tying knots by hand around warp threads, preserving an ancient technique shared across generations, from Safavid ateliers to present-day Jaipur workshops. In a mass-produced world, a hand knotted rug still requires extended human attention over months and sometimes years, making the process as meaningful as the final design. Today these rugs are increasingly appreciated as art, including abstract, minimalist, and conceptual pieces woven by skilled makers in Iran, Afghanistan, India, and Nepal for elegant interiors. As elegant interior accents, they also carry the texture, patience, and handmade character that make wool rugs meaningful in refined room settings.










