Celeste Rugs 8'8''x11'10'' Hand Knotted Sherpa Modern & Contemporary Designer Textured Beige, Coral Wool & Bamboo Silk Area Rug

Texture is the point of this one. A beige ground is scattered with drifting patches of coral, gold, silver, aqua, and soft blue, layered the way weathered stone or sun-bleached pigment layers. The surface is carved high and low, with the wool ground sitting down and the raised bamboo silk passages catching light, so the design is something you feel underfoot as much as see. Sherpa weaving supplies the density needed to hold that kind of dimensional work, and at nearly nine by twelve the piece can anchor a large room on its own.

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 Vacuum in the direction of the pile with suction only, as a rotating brush will pull at the raised silk passages. Keep the carved surface clear of grit, blot spills promptly, and send it out for professional cleaning rather than treating it at home.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool and bamboo silk with a carved, high-low surface, in which the pile is sheared at two heights so the silk sections stand proud of the wool ground. Sherpa weaving gives the density required to hold those edges crisp.

• Exact Size: 8'8"x11'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
• Color: Beige, Coral, Aqua, Turquoise, Gold, Blue, Silver
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.4 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21322

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.