Elegant slate gray provides a serene foundation for this hand-knotted wool masterpiece that embodies the Arts and Crafts philosophy of bringing nature's beauty indoors through thoughtful, human-centered design. Delicate floral medallions in soft peach, navy, lime, and blue seem to float gracefully across the field, connected by meandering vines that create an organic, almost garden-like composition that feels both structured and wonderfully spontaneous. The warm terracotta border, adorned with its own parade of stylized blossoms and geometric motifs, frames the ethereal central field with earthy warmth, creating a sophisticated dialogue between cool and warm tones that brings depth to the overall design. Crafted by skilled artisans who have hand-knotted premium wool onto a sturdy cotton foundation, this piece delivers not only the sumptuous texture and lasting durability expected of traditional craftsmanship, but also the subtle color variations that distinguish genuine handwork from mass production. The harmonious blend of slate, blue, peach, lime, navy, and beige creates a refined yet approachable palette that effortlessly enhances diverse interiors, offering a foundation of quiet beauty and artisanal excellence that transforms any space into a haven of comfort, culture, and understated elegance.
- Exact Size: 9x12'2"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Slate, Blue, peach, Lime, Navy, Beige, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20770
Story Behind the Art: Originating as a protest against mass produced inferior factory products of the 19th century, the Arts and Crafts Movement favored originality and craftsmanship. William Morris, main proponent of the movement, emphasized the use of handcrafts over the use of machinery and introduced a new design sensibility that evoked nature in home interiors through furniture, upholstery, wallpaper and rugs with intricate intertwining fruit, flower, and foliage patterns. The popularity of Morris’s rug designs has endured to the current times and stands emblematic of Art & Crafts rugs with their simple, bold, informal design themes rooted in nature. Today, the Arts & Crafts rugs embrace a multitude of styles ranging from the Art Nouveau style (rug patterns with flowing, curvilinear lines and nature-inspired, floral designs), Mission-style as well as geometric patterns inspired by Native American designs, American Prairie style and Caucasian rugs (hand-knotted rugs made in a small, Middle-Eastern region called the Caucasus). Arts and Crafts Rugs' natural motifs and interesting color palette add to their versatility and enduring charm.