Before you is a hand-knotted Sherpa rug that blends wool and bamboo silk in teal, gold and gray tones flowing together like watercolor. A light gray center is splashed with gold, and teal pools around it in a soft frame. The shapes blur and overlap, so the design feels calm and open. Fine ribbed lines run across the pile and catch the light, and the surface is soft and textured with a slight sheen from the bamboo silk. It is best suited to gentle everyday use, and a low vacuum setting without a beater bar keeps it fresh. Teal and gray pair easily with white, sand and soft blues. A modern area rug in cool color, it suits anyone who likes calm abstract design.
- Exact Size: 8x9'10"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Gray, Turquoise, Gold, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21770
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.