{"product_id":"aqua-handknotted-wool-orh21458","title":"8x10 Hand Knotted Wool Rug Aqua Taupe Arts \u0026 Crafts Tibetan Rug","description":"Handcrafted with premium wool on a durable cotton warp, this Tibetan rug showcases a timeless Arts \u0026amp; Crafts layout designed for both longevity and daily comfort. The soft, dense pile delivers exceptional resilience in busy household environments, blending low-maintenance care with handcrafted luxury underfoot. The rug features a cool aqua and steel blue backdrop that highlights repeating tree and leaf motifs, accented by detailed border cartouches and subtle tonal shifts. With its harmonious mix of aqua, blue, taupe, and rich brown, it offers a sophisticated balance of organic motif and structured design.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Aqua, Taupe, Brown, Blue, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.7 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH21458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53933303136549,"sku":"ORH21458","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21458_20shopify_20orh.jpg?v=1790856189","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/aqua-handknotted-wool-orh21458","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}