{"product_id":"tan-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh20867","title":"9'8''x13'8'' Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Tan, Olive Premium Tibetan Transitional High Sheen Rug","description":"Hand knotted from New Zealand wool onto a cotton foundation, this Tibetan rug carries the dense, tactile pile that Tibetan looms are known for, along with the distinctive high sheen finish that gives the surface its soft glow and depth. The pattern reads as a checkerboard from a distance, but look closer and it breaks into a field of small diamonds in tan, olive, and gold, all held together by a warm beige border. What makes this piece unique is the process behind it. Each knot is tied by hand, which means no two rugs from this line are ever quite identical, and the wool itself is chosen for its durability and its ability to hold color and sheen over decades of use.\n*Note: The color of your rug may appear slightly different in person than it does on screen. This happens because device displays tend to oversaturate color, and because the pile's height causes it to catch and reflect light differently depending on the direction it's brushed, which can shift how a shade looks from one angle to the next. We've done our best to photograph this rug in a way that reflects its true tone, and we'd recommend watching the video below for a more accurate sense of its colors before you order. If you're still unsure, feel free to give us a call and we're happy to walk you through it.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9'8\"x13'8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: New Zealand Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Tan, Olive, Green, Gold, Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH20867\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":52972086001957,"sku":"ORH20867","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A20867_20ebay.jpg?v=1785837238","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/tan-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh20867","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}