7'11''x9'9'' Hand Knotted Wool Brown, Gold Indo Tibetan Transitional Rug

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ORH21307

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Hand knotted in wool, this Indo Tibetan rug repeats a formal damask pattern across its field, gold scrollwork and small crowned florals set against a warm tan and gray ground that shifts tone gently from one section to the next. That kind of symmetrical, mirrored damask layout traces back to woven silk textiles long before it ever appeared on a rug, and Indo Tibetan workshops have carried the pattern over with a softer, more muted palette. Rust and gold tones carry the floral crowns at the center of each motif, while pale lilac gray threads through the scrolling vines connecting them, a small detail that adds depth without pulling focus from the main pattern. There's a worn in, antique quality to the coloring here despite the rug being a modern weave, which is part of what defines the transitional category, pairing an old, formal pattern with a palette and finish that feels more relaxed and contemporary. Wool gives the piece the durability to handle regular use while still holding onto that soft color story throughout. *As with most photography, colors may appear a shade more vivid on screen than they do in natural light. Expect the true tones to be a bit gentler in person.
  • Exact Size: 7'11"x9'9"
  • Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Brown, Gold, Tan, Gray, Multi
  • Origin: India
  • Pile Height: 0.4 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH21307

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 and Indian artisans, working alongside Tibetan refugees settled in cities like Dharamshala and across northern India, becoming central to sustaining and evolving the tradition. This is where Indo-Tibetan rugs get their name: pieces that carry the same weaving techniques and design vocabulary as Tibetan rugs, but are produced in India by these resettled communities and the local weavers trained alongside them. 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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