Infusing classic oriental motifs with modern luxury, this hand-knotted Sherpa rug is expertly woven from a premium wool and bamboo silk blend on a durable cotton foundation. Living with this piece introduces an ethereal, luminous sheen to your home, along with a rich high-low pile texture that feels impossibly soft underfoot. The rug features a subtle abstract floral distressed design woven in a serene tone-on-tone palette of aqua, blue, silver, and cool gray. It’s an understated yet deeply luxurious foundation that effortlessly brightens and tranquilizes any room.
*Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.
- Exact Size: 7'10"x9'11"
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- Brand: Kalaty
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Aqua, Silver, Gray
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.3 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21375
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.