4x6 Hand Knotted Wool Blue, Blush Tibetan Transitional Vintage Tufenkian Rug
Oriental Rug Of Houston
ORH20406
Regular price
$ 1,199.97
$ 399.99
Sale
Frequently Bought Together
- Exact Size: 4x6
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Blue, Blush, Peach, Gold, Pastel Shades
- Origin: Nepal
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: Pre-Owned
- Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition.
- Rug#: ORH20406
Story Behind the Art: Tibetan transitional rugs represent an elegant evolution of centuries-old weaving traditions, seamlessly blending classical motifs with contemporary aesthetics. Following the Tibetan diaspora of 1959, the craft experienced a commercial renaissance in Nepal and India, where refugee weavers and local artisans collaborated to adapt traditional designs for modern interiors. These rugs maintain the distinctive Tibetan slit-loop knotting technique that creates exceptional depth, texture, and softness, while their patterns evolve beyond conventional geometric symbols and mythical creatures to embrace more fluid, abstract compositions. Today's transitional pieces honor their heritage—drawing from auspicious imagery like snow lions and branching florals—while employing softer color palettes and simplified forms that complement contemporary spaces, making them a bridge between the rich artistic legacy of Tibetan weaving and the design sensibilities of the present day.
