This 8x10 contemporary rug is hand-knotted in wool and natural silk, featuring a richly textured geometric pattern in layered ember reds, charcoal, bronze, and muted blue. Its nuanced palette and artisanal finish lend warmth and depth to contemporary interiors. ### On the Design: Gradient geometric patterns first gained widespread popularity during the 1950s when visionary textile designers pioneered using repeating, shifting geometric motifs to create visual movement and rhythmic depth. This contemporary carpet builds upon that iconic legacy through a fresh, artisanal execution. The layout takes an elementary triangle shape and systematically degrades it row by row, pixel by pixel. This gradual deconstruction executes a subtle color reversal in progressive steps, transforming rigid geometry into a softly dissolving, ombre-like canvas underfoot. The visual transition unfolds across a moody charcoal and deep bronze backdrop, where structured triangular rows break down into glowing embers of fiery rust, terracotta red, and subtle slate blue. Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and natural silk, the silk threads catch ambient light, giving the pixelated geometric highlights a subtle shimmer and tactile depth. By pairing the historic appeal of 1970s gradient geometry with refined contemporary craftsmanship, this rug serves as a striking, sophisticated anchor for modern, contemporary, or transitional interior spaces. Custom Capable: All sizes and colors available---inquire for a quote. The accompanying book, New York Interiors by Corynne Pless, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B163) can be acquired independently through our bookstore, here.