Retro Vintage Paterson Light Purpl/Yellow Wool Rug - 9'5'' x 12'0''

An ivory medallion sits on a bright purple field, framed by a golden yellow border of flowers and vines. The medallion gives the room a natural focal point. This 9x12 vintage hand painted area rug comes in light purple and yellow.

This one-of-a-kind rug began as a vintage, hand knotted wool rug in a classic Persian design. To give it a second life, it was laid out in the sun to soften its original colors, and the pile was then sheared low by hand, which gives the surface its gently worn, distressed look. Artisans then painted new color into the pile by hand, area by area, following the lines of the original drawing. That is how the light purple field and the yellow border got their fresh, modern palette, with aqua and red in the details, while the classic design stayed fully in place. Finally the rug was washed to set the color and soften the wool. Because every step is done by hand, small shifts in shade and texture are part of the look, not flaws. The low pile makes a smooth surface that sits flat under doors and furniture and suits busy rooms.

It holds a full living room seating group, a dining table for six to eight, or a spacious primary bedroom. The light purple and yellow palette suits eclectic, bohemian, and contemporary rooms, and it pairs well with white walls, natural wood, and brass.