The Soft Melody rug from our "Soft Melody" collection is a contemporary design originating from the city of Agra, India. Handwoven by skilled artisans in their homes using traditional practices, these rugs showcase a harmonious blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation. Crafted with a luxurious blend of imported New Zealand wool (50-75% of the blend) and either superior local wool or South African wool, the Soft Melody rug boasts a lustrous finish that sets it apart from rugs made solely from local wools. The imported New Zealand wool is hand-carded and hand-spun into yarn in the regions surrounding Agra, supporting the local economy. What makes the Soft Melody rug truly unique is its single-ply characteristic. Unlike the more common two-ply yarns, each knot of this rug incorporates a single thread, resulting in a denser and substantially heavier yarn. Coupled with an asymmetrical Persian-type knot, this creates a nubbier texture with visually pronounced knots, enhancing both the tactile and visual appeal of the rug. The Soft Melody rugs are renowned for their 6x6 quality, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship involved in their creation. With a 100% wool pile and a cotton foundation, these rugs are tightly spun and mostly double-wefted, offering a pile height of approximately 3/8 inch. The handspun nature of the yarn results in subtle color variations, enriching each rug with a unique aesthetic achieved through artisanal dyeing techniques. To ensure longevity and color vibrancy, the Soft Melody rugs utilize chromium (or chrome) dyes. These high-quality dyes, primarily imported from Switzerland, resist fading and maintain their vibrant hues over time. The use of these dyes, combined with the craftsmanship employed in India, result in rugs that showcase exceptional coloration. With its elegant Fair Isle design, contemporary style, and a color scheme featuring an ice background, ivory border, and gray as the main color. It is a stunning piece that combines modern aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship, making it a valuable addition to any space.

Oushak in Western Turkey has been a powerhouse of decorative carpet production since the early ottoman years dating back to the 14th century. Antique, vintage, or new, these masterpieces have been sought after by interior designers to decorate European and American interiors.

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1890-1900, this 12x15 oversized antique rug is an especially rare and regal find in Oushak rugs of its period—a spacious and intricate exemplar of the legendary style, among Rug & Kilim’s most exciting curations of vintage and antique Oushak rugs.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate Oushaks for their delicious and unexpected design choices among other Oriental rugs of their caliber. The design employs classical Ottoman sensibilities with the stellate medallion featuring eight radiating palmette forms articulated through subtle linear definition. The ivory field showcases deliberate negative space utilization, with restrained floral arabesques and curvilinear vine structures creating a sense of elegance. The border exemplifies a continuous palmette pattern rendered in the same coral-blush tonality as the central elements, maintaining visual coherence through coloristic restraint. The rug’s nearly monochromatic palette—employing only soft apricot hues against cream ground—represents either intentional aesthetic minimalism or the effects of age-related fading on original madder dyes. It’s an exemplary choice for the traits that Oushaks are celebrated for—from the uniquely feminine undertone to the more approachable, yet still regal sensibility it achieves—a grand collectible of the best large size one might find these rugs in today. Condition: This antique Oushak rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.

This rug showcases an intricate pattern in an artwork of tones. Hand-knotted from the highest quality of wool, it is both luxurious and durable. The colors and design provide an elegant foundation that brings a sophisticated feel to any space.

This rug showcases an intricate pattern in an artwork of red and light blue tones. Hand-knotted from the highest quality of wool, it is both luxurious and durable. The colors and design provide an elegant foundation that brings a sophisticated feel to any space.