Immerse yourself in the artisan beauty of a hand-knotted Oushak that embodies the Arts and Crafts movement's celebration of handcrafted excellence and organic design. Graceful floral medallions and botanical elements float across a soft blue field in an all-over pattern that balances structure with spontaneity, while warm accents of beige, brown, and rose create a harmonious blend that feels both grounded and airy. The gentle, weathered appearance of the palette evokes the look of treasured heirloom textiles, lending an air of timeless sophistication and lived-in elegance to your space without the wait of decades. Hand-knotted from premium wool on a sturdy cotton foundation, this piece represents countless hours of skilled labor, with each individual knot contributing to the superior durability and luxurious texture that distinguish authentic handmade rugs from mass-produced imitations. The transitional design vocabulary speaks equally well to traditional and contemporary interiors, offering remarkable versatility. The soothing blue base provides a calming visual anchor while the scattered motifs add just enough pattern interest to keep things dynamic and engaging. Bring home a piece that marries artistic heritage with everyday functionality.
- Exact Size: 8'9"x11'10"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Blue, Beige, Brown, Rose, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20743
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.