{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-orh21328","title":"7'9''x7'11'' Square Hand Knotted Wool Gray, Slate Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Rug","description":"Calm and beautifully, this hand-knotted Tibetan rug features a soft gray field patterned with an ogee lattice of scrolling vines and leaves in tonal taupe, punctuated by stylized blossoms and rosettes picked out in slate blue. Working the pattern in close tones rather than contrast gives the design an embossed look, so it reads as texture from a distance and detail up close. The plush pile is deep, soft, and dense underfoot, and hand-knotted wool construction means it stays that way through years of everyday use.\n*Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'9\"x7'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Slate, Taupe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH21328\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612355518757,"sku":"ORH21328","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21328_20shopify_20orh.jpg?v=1787051983","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-orh21328","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}