{"product_id":"slate-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-orh22060","title":"Hand Loomed Wool \u0026 Bamboo Silk Rug Slate, Ivory Modern Sherpa High Low Pile 6'5''x9'5''","description":"Gold and chocolate brown splash across a pale gray field on this modern Sherpa rug. Seen here, the shapes look like a painted wash, with ivory space between them. Up close, the pile mixes matte wool with silky bamboo silk fibers for a light shimmer. This hand-loomed wool and bamboo silk rug has a soft, layered texture. A modern area rug in neutral tones with a bold gold accent, it suits anyone who likes abstract art.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'5\"x9'5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Loomed Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Slate, Ivory, Blue, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH22060\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":54466191819045,"sku":"ORH22060","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A22060.jpg?v=1794474606","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/slate-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-orh22060","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}