Hand knotted from a wool and pure silk blend, this Tibetan rug lets a tone on tone seafoam palette do the heavy lifting, with a repeating pattern of interlocking ovals traced across the field. The lines curve and cross to form a continuous lattice that reads almost like a woven ribbon pulled, catching light differently depending on where you stand thanks to the silk content mixed into the pile. This kind of tonal, low contrast design is a hallmark of premium Tibetan rug making, where the emphasis sits on texture and subtle shifts in color rather than bold pattern or motif. Wool gives the pile its durability while silk adds the sheen that makes the pattern visible at all, a combination that takes real skill to knot evenly. It's the kind of rug that looks different every time the light in the room changes. *As with most photography, colors may appear a shade more vivid on screen than they do in natural light. Expect the true tones to be a bit gentler in person.
- Exact Size: 8'7"x11'9"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Pure Silk
- Color: Tone on Tone Faded Seafoam
- Origin: Nepal
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH21296
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.