Brushstroke color and silky fibers give this Sherpa rug a fluid, painterly surface. Seen here, blue-gray, teal and soft tan move across the rug in streaks and patches, like watercolor on stone. Up close, the bamboo silk catches light and adds shimmer to the wool texture. This hand-knotted wool and bamboo silk rug has a plush, modern feel. If you like abstract design with a soft glow, this modern area rug is a strong choice for adding movement to a plain floor.
- Exact Size: 2'11"x4'10"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Gray, Beige, Brown, Slate
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21971
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.