7'11''x9'11'' Hand Knotted Wool Blush Rose Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Michaelian & Kohlberg Swiss Wash Rug

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ORH21179

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Tibetan transitional design has proven particularly receptive to bold compositional ideas, and this hand knotted example takes a patchwork grid approach that gives the format a freshness and energy that more conventional arrangements rarely achieve. The field is built from a checkerboard of blush, rose and blue gray blocks, some filled with dot and dash textures, others carrying large scale ginkgo leaf motifs in gold and ivory that sprawl across multiple panels with a looseness that keeps the geometric structure from feeling rigid. The palette of blush, rose, blue, gold and ivory works across the full surface with a warmth and tonal variety that plush Tibetan knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation carries particularly well, the depth of the construction giving each color a richness that the scale of the design demands.
  • Exact Size: 7'11"x9'11"
  • Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Blush, Rose, Blue, Gold, Ivory
  • Origin: Nepal
  • Pile Height: 0.75 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH21179

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.



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