Retro Vintage Lawson Blue/Red Wool Rug - 9'5'' x 12'8''

A large red medallion with an ivory rosette sits on a deep blue field, inside a red floral border. The medallion gives the room a natural focal point. This 9x13 vintage hand painted area rug comes in blue and red.

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 blue field and the red border got their fresh, modern palette 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 blue and red palette suits eclectic, bohemian, and contemporary rooms, and it pairs well with white walls, natural wood, and brass.