Natural Un-dyed Wool Rug N11291 8'10" × 13'8" $11,000

This contemporary rug is hand knotted in wool and is an interesting presentation of the abstract and modern, with its all-over design of small, alternating horizontal and vertical geometric shapes in white against a field of beige, with illusions of fading and wear created where the color of the design becomes lighter. The pattern is almost an optical illusion, and is intriguing as such, compelling the viewer into visualizing crosses or intersecting stitched shapes at certain times, and simple linear patterns at others. The stark simplicity of the contemporary carpet is modern and minimalist, and evocative of Art Deco textiles of the past century. The fact that the rug is hand knotted in wool makes it unique among mass-produced contemporary textiles, both in quality and longevity. Abstraction and linearity dominate the feel of this contemporary carpet while maintaining the intrigue with its play of color shades.