{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-silk-orh21974","title":"Hand Knotted Wool \u0026 Silk Rug Gray, Slate Modern Sherpa 4x5'9''","description":"Faded ironwork scrolls and patches of worn color give this Sherpa rug a layered, erased look. Showcased here, a sandy beige field holds blue-gray scrollwork that fades in and out, with brown and dusty rose patches like worn plaster. Up close, the silk fibers add a soft shine to the design lines. This hand-knotted wool and silk rug is a modern area rug with a smooth, low surface and a gentle sheen. A vintage-style rug with an abstract twist, it suits anyone who likes classic ornament in a softer, modern form.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 4x5'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Slate, Brown, Blue, 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#: ORH21974\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":54389097398565,"sku":"ORH21974","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21974.jpg?v=1793857611","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-silk-orh21974","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}