{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-cl21827","title":"Celeste Rugs 6'1\"x8'10\" Hand Knotted Modern Tibetan Sherpa Gray, Taupe Wool \u0026 Bamboo Silk Area Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike paint washed over a canvas, soft splashes and streaks run across this hand-knotted wool and bamboo silk Tibetan Sherpa rug. The rug features an abstract design in blue-gray, taupe, and cream, with warm brown gathering near one end. The colors melt into one another so the rug feels calm and layered, and the bamboo silk adds a gentle sheen that shifts with the light. This modern Tibetan Sherpa rug has an artful, painterly look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted from a blend of wool and bamboo silk, chosen for the way the silk fibers catch light against the wool's grounded texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 evenly. Professional cleaning is recommended to preserve the sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'1\"x8'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Taupe, Blue, Brown, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: CL21827\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind the Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celeste Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67953402970427,"sku":"CL21827","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2086\/9435\/files\/A21827.jpg?v=1794566426","url":"https:\/\/celesterugs.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-cl21827","provider":"Celeste Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}