Celeste Rugs 7'9''x7'11'' Square Hand Knotted Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Gray, Slate Wool Area Rug

Worked almost entirely in close tones, this square Tibetan rug patterns a soft gray field with an ogee lattice of scrolling vines and leaves in taupe, punctuated by stylized blossoms and rosettes in slate blue. Because the colors sit so near each other, the design reads as texture from a distance and only resolves into detail up close. The pile is deep, dense, and soft underfoot. At just under eight feet on each side, it suits a square room or a seating group arranged around a center point.

Individually woven by skilled artisans, each rug is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. This authentic craftsmanship results in a distinct work of art built to last for generations.

Care Deep pile hides soil, so vacuum thoroughly and often. Rotate a quarter turn twice a year to even out wear across a square footprint, and blot rather than rub any spills.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool at a plush pile height. Tonal, low-contrast drawing like this depends on knot density rather than color contrast, so the lattice has to hold its shape through the full depth of the pile.

• Exact Size: 7'9"x7'11"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gray, Slate, Taupe
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21328

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 artisansÑtrained alongside Tibetan refugeesÑbecoming 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.