Celeste Rugs 8'7''x11'5'' Hand Knotted Gray Oushak Southwestern Wool Oriental Area Rug

Rooted in traditional Southwestern weaving traditions, this 8'6" × 11'6" hand-knotted wool rug is built on a cotton foundation with a refined 0.5 pile that maintains clear detailing while allowing the natural texture of the weave to show beautifully. The composition features a structured lattice of interlocking diamond medallions—an iconic Southwestern motif symbolizing harmony and continuity. Multiple shades of gray establish the foundation, ranging from pale stone and soft ash to deeper charcoal, while subtle silver highlights introduce gentle contrast and a faint metallic sheen that reflects light. The pattern maintains disciplined geometry, yet slight tonal variations within each diamond soften the layout, preventing it from feeling overly rigid. This balance of structure and softness aligns with U.S. searches for “gray Southwestern rugs” and “modern tribal wool rugs.” Evenly distributed across the surface, the motif reads cohesive and expansive. With its hand-knotted quality, layered gray palette, and timeless tribal structure, this rug adds texture, depth, and quiet character to living rooms, bedrooms, and open modern interiors.

• Exact Size: 8'7"x11'5"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gray, Silver
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL20592

Story Behind the Art: Southwestern rug design stems from the ancestral weaving traditions of Native American tribes including the Navajo (Diné), Pueblo, and Hopi. Historically crafted from hand-spun wool and dyed with natural pigments from regional plants and minerals, these rugs developed a recognizable palette influenced by desert environments—brick red, sand, charcoal, ivory, indigo, and weathered blues. Their defining feature is bold geometric patternwork: diamonds, stepped shapes, lightning-like zigzags, and linear symmetry arranged with meticulous repetition. Over time, modern interpretations introduced softened neutrals, pale blues, and gray variations to complement contemporary interiors. Southwestern rugs continue to perform strongly in searches for “tribal Southwestern rug,” “Navajo-style geometric carpet,” and “handwoven desert rug design.”