LoomBloom 5'10''x8'9" Beige Hand-Knotted Tibetan Wool & Silk Contemporary Oriental Rug
Oriental Rug Of Houston
ORH19234
Regular price
$ 1,500.00
$ 500.00
Sale
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Multi Sizes LoomBloom Dual Surface Felt & Rubber Non-Slip Backing Rug Pad
- Exact Size: 5' 10''x8' 9''
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool and Silk
- Color: Beige, Taupe, Gray, Muted Earth Tones
- Origin: Nepal
- Pile Height: 0.40 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New with tags
- Rug#: ORH19234
Story Behind The Art: For centuries, Tibetans have crafted rugs for decorative and practical purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric patterns, auspicious symbols, mythical animals, and nature to create vibrant and intricate designs. However, the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959 and the subsequent Tibetan diaspora into Nepal and India marked a major shift, leading to a commercial resurgence of Tibetan rug weaving. By the 1970s, these rugs had gained prominence worldwide, with Nepalese artisans becoming key figures in sustaining and expanding the tradition. Using a distinctive slit-loop weaving method called the Tibetan knot, these rugs exhibit a luxurious texture and depth. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from Western adaptations of traditional motifs like floral vines and snow lions to modern, free-form designs reflecting global trends.