Celeste Rugs 7'11''x9'11'' Hand Knotted Tibetan Transitional Aqua, Taupe Bamboo Silk Area Rug

Woven entirely from bamboo silk, this Tibetan carpet reads more like a watercolor than a formal pattern. Fanned palmettes, curling paisleys, and scrolling vines drift across a soft aqua-gray field in beige, taupe, and deeper charcoal, with no clear beginning or end to the repeat. The all-silk pile has a liquid finish that looks cool and silvery from one angle and warm and golden from the other. Tibetan knotting keeps the hand substantial underfoot, so there is real weight to the rug despite the delicacy of the design.

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 Bamboo silk marks easily and does not tolerate wet cleaning, so blot spills at once with a dry cloth and leave anything deeper to a professional. Vacuum on a low, suction-only setting, and use a pad underneath to keep the pile from shifting.

Construction Hand-knotted from bamboo silk using the Tibetan loop-and-cut technique. Because every knot is silk rather than wool, the whole surface carries the sheen rather than only the motifs.

• Exact Size: 7'11"x9'11"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Bamboo Silk
• Color: Aqua, Taupe, Beige, Gray, Blue, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21321

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 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.