Our hand-loomed Tibetan rug is made from wool and bamboo silk and carries a bold ivory damask over a warm caramel ground. The damask is built from ogee medallions with scrolling leaves that repeat down the length of the rug in a soft, tone-on-tone way. The scrolls look almost brushed onto the surface, so the edges of each motif stay gentle and the pattern never feels harsh. The pile feels smooth and fine, with a slight sheen from the bamboo silk, and it is best suited to gentle everyday use since silk shows wear more than wool. Vacuum on a low setting without a beater bar and blot spills quickly. Ivory and caramel pair easily with whites, tans and deeper browns. Warm in color and classic in pattern, it is a transitional area rug that fits many palettes.
- Exact Size: 8'7"x12
- Weave: Hand Loomed Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Tone On Tone Brown
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21758
Story 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.