Celeste Rugs 8'1''x11 Hand Knotted Tibetan Transitional Plush Pile Botanical Beige, Tan Wool & Bamboo Silk Area Rug

Oversized blossoms, curling leaves, and slender branching stems drift across a warm tan field in ivory and soft brown, scaled large enough that only part of the design lands on the rug, more a botanical crop than a complete repeat. The bamboo silk motifs shimmer against the matte wool ground, so the pattern shifts as you move around the room. Tibetan knotting gives it a plush, weighty pile, and at eight-one by eleven it holds a full living room seating arrangement.

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 with suction only to protect the silk motifs, and rotate the rug once a year so the plush pile wears evenly under furniture. Blot spills as they happen and avoid wet cleaning at home.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool and bamboo silk with a plush pile. The ground is wool and the botanical motifs are silk, a contrast that reads as sheen against matte rather than as color.

• Exact Size: 8'1"x11
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
• Color: Beige, Tan, Ivory, Brown
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21333

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.