Experience the masterful artistry of Tibetan weaving tradition reimagined with modern sensibility in this breathtaking 9x12 hand-knotted rug that seamlessly bridges classical design and contemporary elegance. The soft powder blue rug field showcases an all-over pattern of graceful palmettes, flowering vines, and stylized botanical motifs in warm beige, soft gold, taupe, and aqua tones, creating a harmonious composition that feels both timeless and refreshingly current. The design draws inspiration from traditional Persian and Oushak patterns but interprets them with a lighter touch and more open spacing that gives the rug an airy, sophisticated quality perfect for modern interiors. A generous beige border frames the rug’s composition beautifully, featuring its own complementary arrangement of medallions, rosettes, and delicate floral elements that add an overall sense of refinement and balance. Multiple guard borders in coordinating colors provide elegant layering and visual depth that enhances the rug's traditional craftsmanship while keeping the aesthetic clean and contemporary. Expertly hand-knotted with 100% wool cut pile on a cotton foundation, this rug delivers exceptional softness, durability, and the subtle color variations that only hand-dyeing can achieve.
- Exact Size: 9x12
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Beige, Blue, Taupe, Aqua, Gold, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.4 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20525
Story Behind the Art :For centuries, Tibetans have woven rugs for both functional and decorative purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural imagery to create designs rich in color and meaning. The craft underwent a pivotal transformation after 1959 as the Tibetan diaspora spread across Nepal and India, sparking a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had gained international prominence, with Nepalese artisans trained alongside Tibetan refugees becoming central to sustaining and evolving the tradition. Distinctive for their unique slit-loop technique known as the Tibetan knot, these rugs possess a pile of remarkable depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from reimagined traditional motifs, such as branching florals and snow lions, to modern, free-form patterns that bridge heritage with contemporary design.