4x6 Charcoal, Tan, Rose Color Hand Knotted Tibetan Wool Transitional Oriental Rug

4x6 Hand Knotted Wool Charcoal, Tan Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Michaelian & Kohlberg Rug

Name: 4x6 Hand Knotted Wool Charcoal, Tan Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Michaelian & Kohlberg Rug
SKU: ORH21113
Price: 399.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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A plain field and a decorated border is one of the oldest compositional arrangements in rug making, and this hand knotted Tibetan wool rug uses it to striking effect with a deep charcoal ground that gives the wide tan border an almost frame-like presence around the open field. The border carries a loosely drawn arrangement of large star lily blooms in rose and red connected by sweeping botanical stems in teal and blue, with touches of lavender that add an unexpected softness to what is otherwise a bold and graphic composition. The Tibetan weaving tradition has always shown a comfort with this kind of open field design, where the field itself is left to do the work through color and pile quality alone, and the deep charcoal here is rich enough in tone that the plain ground never feels unfinished or sparse. The contrast between the darkness of the field and the warm tan of the border is what holds the whole design together, with the rose and teal of the floral work bridging the two cleanly. Hand knotted on a cotton foundation with a plush wool pile, the construction has a density and softness underfoot that reinforces the considered simplicity of the design.

Exact Size: 4x6
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Wool
Color: Charcoal, Tan, Rose, Teal, Blue, Lavender, multi
Origin: Nepal
Pile Height: 0.75 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21113

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.