{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-orh21688","title":"6'1''x8'11'' Hand Knotted Wool Rug Gray Taupe Modern Sherpa","description":"Crafted to blend raw texture with artisan weaving this modern wool area rug adds depth and drama to any room. The rug features a painterly composition of abstract charcoal brushwork earthy taupe and vibrant lime green highlights against a light neutral field. This balanced palette responds dynamically to changing natural light throughout the day emphasizing the subtle variations inherent in hand-dyed wool. Beyond its captivating visual impact the tightly hand-knotted construction guarantees long-lasting resilience alongside a soft supportive surface underfoot. It provides an exquisite floor covering that brings artistic flair and lasting comfort home.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'1\"x8'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Taupe, Brown, Lime, Gold, Charcoal, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH21688\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":54060328124709,"sku":"ORH21688","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21688.jpg?v=1791968833","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-orh21688","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}