This area rug is based on antique oriental rug design but uses a contemporary color palette. The main characteristic of this piece is the noticeable abrash (color change), a new technique of weaving between two color hues, which imparts an antique look. Handmade in China with a very high knot count of approximately 240 knots per square inch, and using only the finest wools from New Zealand and Mongolia, the result is the character of an heirloom rug with the resilience of a new one.