Celeste Rugs 8x10 Hand Knotted Transitional Tibetan Filigree Beige Taupe Wool & Bamboo Silk Area Rug
CL21445
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Refine your floors with this luxury of a hand-knotted transitional Tibetan area rug. Seen here is a sandy beige and warm taupe form a calm background for a continuous baroque filigree with a soft, slightly dimensional look. The wool and bamboo silk pile is silky to the touch yet easy to maintain, staying beautiful through years of everyday use. A natural companion to contemporary neutrals or classic furnishings, this piece introduces gentle texture, restrained elegance, and lasting artisan quality.
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.
Construction: Hand-knotted from wool, selected for its softness and its ability to hold the tonal variation seen across the medallion and border.
Care & Maintenance: Vacuum regularly using suction only, avoiding a rotating beater bar. Blot spills immediately with a dry cloth, and rotate the rug periodically to distribute wear across the central medallion. Professional cleaning is recommended to keep the palette looking rich.
- Exact Size: 8x10
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
- Color: Beige, Taupe
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL21445
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.