Before you is a beautiful Ivory, Gray and Graphite Color Multi Hand Knotted Art Deco Oushak Wool rug from India. The rug has been woven in the manner of original Oushak rugs from Turkey. The wool not only adds to rug's durability, but also provides dirt repelling quality and thermal insulation. Art Deco rugs primarily reflect innovations in modern European decorative arts during the early twentieth century and borrow design elements from neoclassical, constructionist, cubism, modernism and art nouveau. This rug rejects heavy ornamentation in favor of simplicity and elegance of all over repeat pattern. Its elegant style is easy to decorate with and perfect for living room, dining room, bedroom or anywhere in the residence or office.

Story Behind the Art : Indo Oushak rugs (made in India) are a specific rug style that favors the weaving and design techniques of the authentic Oushak rugs from Turkey. The rugs retain the essence of the Persian rugs and produce identical themes and patterns consisting of beautifully designed medallions, niches, trees and figural motifs and all-over floral motifs. It was during the Mughal rule in India that the rug industry reached its zenith and came on its own as an art form. Tight weaving, silk like wool, bright, deep color range and realistic motifs became the defining feature of Indian rugs. It is this combination of exquisitely detailed and painstaking craftsmanship and masterful interplay of design elements that has earned Indian rugs age-defying allure and patronship defying borders and time. These rugs are made using a certain family of designs that originate in Uşak, Turkey. They're recognizable for their large-scale designs and understated elegance. They're predominately made from lustrous wool and silk and feature muted earth tones such as cinnamon, saffron, green, ivory and gray. Usually they feature geometric pattern and you will find them with an allover design or with a central medallion motif.