8x10 Tan, Gold, Chocolate Color Hand Knotted Tibetan Wool Transitional Oriental Rug

8'2''x9'9'' Hand Knotted Wool Tan Gold Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Trellis Michaelian & Kohlberg Rug

Name: 8'2''x9'9'' Hand Knotted Wool Tan Gold Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Trellis Michaelian & Kohlberg Rug
SKU: ORH21177
Price: 999.99 USD
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Tibetan rug weaving developed its own distinct design vocabulary over centuries, and in its contemporary transitional form it has become particularly well suited to geometric all over patterns that reward the density and sheen that Tibetan knotted wool pile produces so well. The warm tan and gold field here is covered entirely in a large scale trellis of twisted rope forms rendered in chocolate brown, the lattice lines drawn with a textural quality that gives each diamond cell a sense of movement and hand, the whole pattern repeating across the surface with an evenness that speaks to the care of the hand knotted construction beneath it. There is no border to interrupt the composition, which lets the trellis run fully to the edges and gives the rug a graphic presence that works particularly well at this scale. The palette of tan, gold and chocolate is warm and versatile, and the plush wool pile carries those tones with the luster and depth that Tibetan construction is known for.

Exact Size: 8'2"x9'9"
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Wool
Color: Tan, Gold, Chocolate
Origin: Nepal
Pile Height: 0.75 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21177

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.