Drawing upon Tibetan weaving traditions with a refined transitional aesthetic, this hand-knotted 100% wool cut pile rug features a sturdy cotton foundation for lasting structural quality. It warmly defines your living space, bringing an inviting, plush layer underfoot while offering exceptional durability and pet-friendly resilience for active households. The rug showcases an expansive botanical lattice design featuring scrolling vines, interlocking leaf clusters, and stylized floral motifs rendered in a rich, warm palette of mustard gold, rust orange, soft aqua, and ivory. It’s a distinctive statement piece that effortlessly brings organic beauty and long-lasting craftsmanship to your home.
- Exact Size: 7'11"x10
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- Brand: Kalaty
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gold, Orange, Aqua, Ivory
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.4 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21452
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.