Tribal Mamluk Antony Red/Blue Wool Rug - 10'3'' x 13'11''

A blue and ivory octagonal medallion sits on a bright red field with rows of small motifs, inside a wide purple-blue border. The medallion gives the room a natural focal point, and the layered geometry rewards a closer look. This 10x14 Mamluk area rug comes in red and blue.

Carpets in this style were first knotted in Cairo for the Mamluk sultans, and the design has been treasured ever since. The weavers of Cairo kept making rugs in this geometric style even after the Ottomans took Egypt in 1517. The bright red field of this rug holds a blue and ivory octagonal medallion and rows of small motifs, and the wide purple-blue border makes a bold frame. It was hand knotted in Afghanistan from New Zealand wool with natural dyes, so the red has natural shifts in shade that give it depth. At over 10 by 13 feet, it can anchor a large living or dining room. Beyond its shine, the New Zealand wool is strong and resilient, so the rug keeps its look for years. You may notice an abrash across the field, a gentle shift in shade within a single color that comes from natural dye taking a little differently from batch to batch. The pile is dense and even, and it stands up well to daily use.

It holds a full living room seating group, a dining table for six to eight, or a spacious primary bedroom. The warm red and blue palette suits bohemian, traditional, and transitional rooms, and it pairs well with leather, dark wood, and brass. It blends centuries-old tradition with a look that works in a modern home.