Lapis Arabesque Lattice, Hand-Knotted Pakistani Wool Rug

Architectural and dramatic, this rug breaks from the usual medallion or all-over floral to offer something rarer: an interlaced lattice of gold strapwork marching in rhythmic rows across a deep navy-black field. Each interlocking ring frames dense arabesque and floral tracery, with small lapis-blue diamonds and gold cartouches punctuating the centre — a design that recalls the tilework of a Persian mosque.

What makes the rug sing is its colour contrast. The dark, gold-laced field is framed by a vivid electric-blue ground and a warm rust-copper border of cartouches, with ivory guard stripes drawing crisp lines between them. Lapis blue is the rug’s signature — bold and luminous — lifted by gold, copper, and touches of rose and green in the floral work.

Hand-knotted on a cotton foundation with the tight double knot, the rug carries the very high knot density and precise, geometric drawing that such an interlaced design demands — a real showcase of the weaver’s skill. Striking and contemporary despite its classical roots, it makes a confident centrepiece for a living room, study, or entryway. As a one-of-a-kind handmade piece, no other rug shares its exact colours, drawing, or character.

Details

• Design: Interlaced arabesque lattice / strapwork
• Style: Tabriz / Oriental
• Colour: Navy field with gold strapwork and an electric lapis-blue border
• Material: 100% wool pile on a cotton foundation
• Technique: Hand-knotted (Persian double knot)
• Origin: Pakistan
• Size: 144 × 199 cm (Small)
• SKU: MD 83151
• One-of-a-kind piece