Sage Gray Oushak Style Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Ivory Border

This sage gray Oushak style hand knotted wool rug sets rust, gold, ivory and slate blue flowers on a soft sage gray field, linked by fine ivory vines and framed by a wide ivory floral border. It is made by hand in Bhadohi, India, in wool. The muted ground keeps it calm and easy to live with, while the warm florals add depth to traditional and transitional rooms.

Why this construction

Hand-knotting ties each knot to the foundation threads by hand, which gives a dense, durable pile that can last for decades with ordinary care. It is slower than tufting and shows in the fine vine work and detailed blossoms across the field.

Materials and craftsmanship

The pile is wool, dyed in a sage gray, ivory, rust, gold and slate blue palette. Natural tonal variation (abrash) in the gray field is part of the character of a handmade rug. The open-field floral design follows the Oushak tradition and is woven by artisans in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, a long-established hand-knotting centre. It is a new rug, not an antique.

Specifications

Sizes available

• Rectangles from 3x5 ft (91x152 cm) up to 14x15 ft (426x457 cm), including 5x8, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12 and 10x14 ft
• Runners: 2.6x5, 2.6x6, 2.6x8 and 2.6x10 ft
• Squares from 4x4 to 14x14 ft
• Rounds from 4 ft to 12 ft diameter

For a queen bed, choose 8x10 ft (6x9 ft for a compact room). For a king bed, choose 9x12 ft. A 6-seat dining table suits 8x10 ft. A standard 3-seat sofa layout suits 8x10 ft, or 6x9 ft in a smaller room.

Styling and placement

Sage gray and ivory sit easily with oak floors, oatmeal and bouclé upholstery, warm wood, rust cushions and brass in transitional, Japandi-leaning and modern traditional rooms. In a living room, keep at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug. In a dining room, size it so chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.

Care, variation and longevity

Vacuum regularly without a beater bar, blot spills quickly and rotate the rug every six to twelve months. Expect some loose wool fibre in the first weeks, which is normal for a new wool rug. Colour and size vary slightly between handmade pieces. With good care, a hand-knotted wool rug can last for decades. Use a felt-and-rubber rug pad.

Frequently asked questions

Will this rug shed?

New wool rugs shed loose surface fibres for the first few weeks, then settle. Regular vacuuming without a beater bar reduces it.

Is it pet-safe?

Wool is a resilient natural fibre and the rug uses no latex backing. Blot accidents promptly and have it professionally cleaned if stained.

Is the field more gray or green?

The field is a soft gray with a sage undertone, which reads warmer in daylight and grayer in cool light.

Can I get a custom size?

Yes, custom sizes can be requested. Send us your dimensions and we will confirm price and timing.

Will the colours match my screen?

Screens vary, and handmade dyeing varies slightly between pieces. We can send a close-up photo of the actual rug on request.

Need a size that isn't listed? Send us your room dimensions through the contact form and we will quote a custom hand-knotted size.