This artisan hand-knotted rug is made from wool and silk and was made to replicate the quality and feel of the high-end traditional rugs, but with updated patterns, and colorways to more easily fit into transitional, traditional and modern homes. The scale has been increased, and the colors muted, making this rug much easier to work with flooring, fabrics, and overall decor of most homes. The high-quality materials natural materials and strong weave mean this rug is suitable for high traffic areas, whilst being easy to clean. This classic piece is versatile enough to work in a more traditional, transitional, or southwestern environment, as well as an accent piece in a contemporary setting, to give an elegant yet homely feel. It's appropriate for home decor in rooms such as the living room, family room, dining room, or bedroom. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.