This is a beautiful Blue, Ivory, Tan Color Reversible Soumak design Hand-Knotted, Oriental 100% Wool Rug. Story Behind the Art Hand-knotted rugs is Pakistan's second-largest cottage and small industry that began as early as the 11th century under the Mughal rule. The craftsmen can produce any type of rug using all the popular motifs of gulls, medallions, paisleys (botehs), traceries, and geometric designs in various combinations. But the Pak Persian rugs are a quality best defined by their 16 by 18 KPSI count yielding over 288 psi or the common 300 KPSI quality which makes them exceptionally dense and enduring for high traffic areas. Initially produced to address the vacuum when the US stopped trading with Iran in the 1970s, these rugs have persisted and are quite popular due to their superior weaving and array of design choices. Cosmopolitan and sophisticated in look, the rug has been handcrafted by artisans to a flawless composition. The main field comprising highly stylized floral and botanical elements is encompassed by a handsome multi-band border. The design of the border compliments the inner field and adds gentle grandeur to the artful composition of the rug. This rug represents an illustrious legacy of exquisite artistry and the intricate craftsmanship is primed to add visual glamor and class to its surroundings. Its soft texture and timeless design make it ideal to enhance any space where it is placed.
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