10'1''x14'1'' Hand Knotted Wool Slate Oushak Nested Octagonal Medallion Traditional Rug

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ORH20693

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Regular price $ 7,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Sale

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Hand-knotted with remarkable precision, this traditional Oushak rug features an ornate octagonal central medallion surrounded by an abundance of intricate geometric and tribal motifs that showcase the rich legacy of Persian weaving artistry. Crafted from premium wool on a sturdy cotton foundation, the design presents a sophisticated palette of slate gray, soft pink, peach, celadon green, beige, and rose that creates a harmonious and captivating aesthetic. The detailed center field is filled with an array of small-scale geometric patterns, stylized florals, and symbolic elements that create remarkable visual texture and depth throughout the composition. Multiple decorative borders, each featuring distinctive patterns from elongated cartouches to geometric medallions, frame the design with layers of visual interest and traditional character. Each knot has been meticulously hand-tied by master artisans, ensuring exceptional durability and a luxurious pile that provides wonderful comfort underfoot. The complex interplay of colors and patterns demonstrates the extraordinary skill involved in creating this piece, with organic variations adding authentic character and dimension. Timeless and sophisticated, this generously proportioned rectangular rug brings enduring elegance, cultural heritage, and artistic richness to any interior setting.
  • Exact Size: 10'1"x14'1"
  • Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Slate, Peach, Seledon, Green, Beige, Rose, Multi
  • Origin: India
  • Pile Height: 0.5 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH20693

Story Behind the Art: Traditional rugs trace their lineage back thousands of years to the great weaving centers of Persia, Central Asia, India, Anatolia, and the Caucasus, where carpets were originally created as functional textiles for warmth, prayer, and ceremonial use before evolving into highly refined works of art. Over time, these regional traditions developed distinct visual languages, yet shared a common emphasis on symmetry, balance, and meticulous craftsmanship. Traditional rugs are most often defined by structured compositions, featuring central medallions or all-over floral fields framed by decorative borders, with motifs such as palmettes, vine scrolls, rosettes, and arabesques (swirly vine and leaf design) arranged in harmonious repetition. Color palettes typically feature rich yet grounded tones like ivory, gold, indigo, rust, and deep brown, which lend warmth and depth to the designs. Hand-knotting remains central to the tradition, allowing for fine detail and durability, while medium to low pile heights help preserve pattern clarity. Valued for their enduring elegance and construction, traditional rugs continue to anchor classic and transitional interiors, offering a sense of history, refinement, and decorative richness that transcends changing design trends.



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