The vintage rugs that inspired this piece were originally handwoven in the ancient city of Khotan and designed with wave and fret patterns or flowering vines along the borders. This take is made from a soft wool/cotton blend in neutral earth tones with an intricate motif that's been modernized, yet still seems to speak a story all its own. Following a technique and tradition dating back thousands of years, each hand-knotted rug can take two to three master weavers five to six weeks to complete, depending on the size and intricacy of each rug. Every hand-knotted rug is designed to wear beautifully over time, making them heirlooms to be passed down for generations.
I’m very happy with the quality of the Four Hands Cortona Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug in Olive, but the color and overall appearance are a bit different from the website photo. Online, the rug appears lighter and more distinctly olive, with a softer, more muted look. In person, mine reads noticeably darker and richer—more of a deep brown/olive—with stronger contrast in the cream detailing.
That said, the deeper coloring works beautifully in my room and gives the rug a warm, substantial, old-world feel. The pattern is attractive and detailed, and the quality is very good. It also looks great against light stone floors and neutral walls.
I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 mainly because the website photo doesn’t fully capture the actual color. Four Hands should really consider offering a swatch service for their rugs, because it’s extremely difficult to judge subtle colors like olive, brown, taupe, and cream accurately online. A small sample would make choosing with confidence much easier.
Overall, it’s a beautiful, well-made rug with lots of character—just be prepared for the color to appear darker in person than it does online.. Sandra. Delray Beach, FL. Sun Oct 04 2026
