{"product_id":"beige-handknotted-wool-orh20904","title":"8x9'10'' Hand Knotted Wool Beige, Slate Tibetan Traditional Arts \u0026 Crafts Plush Pile Michaelian \u0026 Kohlberg Rug","description":"Infused with Arts \u0026amp; Crafts style, this Tibetan rug is hand-knotted from soft, hand-spun wool in warm beige, slate blue, and rust tones. Its stylized botanical motifs bring a relaxed, early 20th-century artisanal beauty right to your floor. Incredibly plush underfoot, it adds instant warmth and timeless design to your daily space.\n*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.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8x9'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Beige, Slate, Rust, Taupe, Brown, Caramel, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New with Tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH20904\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":53032113078565,"sku":"ORH20904","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A20904_20shopify_20orh.jpg?v=1786092786","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/beige-handknotted-wool-orh20904","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}