Golden ivory and brown scrolling vines give this Tibetan rug a soft, tone-on-tone look. The rug features a warm gradient from pale cream to deeper gold, with lines that curl into leaves and small diamond shapes. Showcased here, the pattern is delicate and spread evenly across the surface, and fringe finishes the ends. This hand-knotted wool rug has a dense pile that is pet and kid friendly and easy to vacuum. A transitional area rug in warm neutral tones, it adds pattern without strong contrast.
- Exact Size: 6'2"x8'10"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Beige, Aqua, Gold, Brown
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: Antique
- Condition Description: Antique
- Rug#: ORH22054
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.