HOT ! Red 6\'1\'\'x9\'2\'\' Pak Persian Traditional Medallion 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Area Rug

Combining wool and silk, this 6\'1\'\'x9\'2\'\' Pak Persian hand-knotted rug is woven on a cotton foundation with a medium pile that allows silk highlights to subtly catch the light. The deep red field supports a layered medallion composition surrounded by floral vines and palmettes arranged with precise symmetry. Ivory motifs soften the palette, while navy and aqua accents provide contrast. Additional touches of blue, lime, pink, and gold—often enhanced with silk—add dimension and refinement. The ornate border frames the design cohesively, making this luxury oriental area rug a refined choice for formal living rooms or studies.

• Exact Size: 6\'1\"x9\'2\"


• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug


• Yarn: Wool & Silk


• Color: Red, Ivory, Navy, Aqua, Blue, Lime, Pink, Gold, Multi


• Origin: Pakistan


• Pile Height: 0.5 inch


• Condition: New


• Condition Description: New With Tags
  


• Rug#: AOR20321


• Kpsi: 250

Story Behind the Art: Hand-knotted rug weaving in Pakistan represents one of the country’s most significant cottage industries, with roots that trace back as early as the 11th century during the Mughal era. Generations of skilled artisans have developed the expertise to create a vast range of rug styles, skillfully incorporating traditional motifs such as guls, medallions, paisleys (botehs), intricate tracery, and bold geometric patterns in countless combinations. In Peshawar-style rugs, a distinctive finishing process often includes stone washing, a technique used to gently soften and age the colors for a time-worn appearance. These rugs are further defined by their finely sheared, low-profile pile and large-scale design elements. The color palette is dominated by antique ivory tones, frequently accented with warm golden hues, giving Peshawar rugs their signature elegance, subtlety, and timeless appeal.