5'11''x7'11'' Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk & Wool Rug Brown Blue Modern Sherpa Abstract
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ORH21659
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Discover the striking contrast of abstract modern design and ultra-soft tactile depth in our hand-knotted bamboo silk and wool rug. The rug features rich brown tones mixed with blurred blue teal and multi-colored accents woven over a durable cotton foundation. Hand-knotted using Sherpa techniques the blend of natural wool and shimmering bamboo silk yields an exceptional sheen that catches light from every angle. This rectangular accent piece brings painterly elegance and cozy luxury to contemporary living spaces.
Exact Size: 5'11"x7'11"
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Bamboo Silk & Wool
Color: Brown, Blue, Teal, Multi
Origin: India
Pile Height: 0.4 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21659
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.