Textural complexity and artisan skill unite in this hand-knotted modern wool and bamboo silk reproduction piece. The rug features abstract patches of black, charcoal gray, beige, and golden-teal tones interwoven throughout the field. Expertly crafted by hand, the high-grade natural yarns offer long-lasting resilience alongside a gentle, luminous sheen. These intricate color blends and organic variations provide lasting durability and timeless visual appeal.
- Exact Size: 6'2"x9'2"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Gray, Beige, Teal, Black, Gold, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.11 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21724
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.