{"product_id":"tan-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh21315","title":"8x8 Round Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Tan, Brown Tibetan Modern \u0026 Contemporary High Sheen Rug","description":"Tibetan knotting tradition meets a decidedly modern hand in this hand-knotted beauty, where rows of concentric diamonds spiral inward like tiny labyrinths across a warm tan ground. The motif traces back centuries to the Himalayan weaving villages where knot-by-knot construction was perfected. The rug’s High Sheen finish is the real showstopper: silky New Zealand wool that shifts from honey to caramel as you cross the room, giving the whole piece a lustrous, almost liquid glow. Best of all, it's built to live in as the wool is naturally resilient and stain-resistant, so kids, guests, and pets are all welcome to make themselves at home.\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: 8x8\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, Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH21315\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":53612349194533,"sku":"ORH21315","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21315_20shopify_20orh.jpg?v=1787051936","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/tan-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh21315","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}