Oriental Ziegler Raquel Aubergine/Beige Wool Rug - 9'11'' x 13'11''

Rows of round blossoms on fine vines cover a dark aubergine field inside a beige floral border. The all-over design has no center, which makes furniture placement easy. It is an oriental transitional 10x14 area rug in aubergine and beige.

This one-of-a-kind, handmade wool rug is hand knotted from hand-spun, natural vegetable dyed wool, a blend of merino, New Zealand, and Ghazni wool. The vegetable dyes, extracted from local plants, color the aubergine field and the beige border, with purple and gold in the details. Look for the abrash, a gentle shift in shade within a single color. It tends to show most in larger areas of one color, such as the aubergine field here, and it happens because hand-spun wool takes natural dye a little differently from batch to batch. Fine hand knotting keeps the small blossoms and curving vines crisp. Once the 10x14 rug is off the loom, the pile is trimmed to a moderate thickness, then stone-washed and sun-dried for a natural sheen. The result is a dense, even wool pile that feels soft underfoot, springs back under furniture, and stands up to everyday foot traffic. The natural lanolin in the wool helps the pile shed dust and resist everyday soiling, so it stays fresh with regular vacuuming.

It holds a full living room seating group, a dining table for six to eight, or a spacious primary bedroom. In aubergine and beige, with touches of purple and gold, this rug makes a strong base for a modern, moody interior, and it works with mid-century modern and eclectic pieces. The floral pattern leans transitional and suits cottage and grandmillennial rooms too.