{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-cl20883","title":"Celeste Rugs 2'5\" x 9'10\" Runner Hand Knotted Tibetan Art Deco Gray and Beige Wool Area Rug","description":"Variegated brown, slate, and beige tones move through this hand-knotted Tibetan runner, a design built with dense knotting for the kind of durability a hallway runner needs. The wool pile stands up to regular foot traffic while still offering a soft, warm feel underfoot, and its geometric Art Deco structure keeps the design current rather than purely traditional.\n\nIndividually 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.\n\n¥ Construction: Hand-knotted from wool using a dense knotting technique, chosen for the durability it brings to a rug meant for regular hallway use.\n\n¥ Care \u0026amp; Maintenance: Vacuum regularly using suction only, avoiding a rotating beater bar. Blot spills immediately with a dry cloth, and rotate the rug end to end periodically to offset the concentrated wear a hallway runner typically sees. Professional cleaning is recommended to preserve the geometric pattern's definition.\n\n\nStory 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.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 2'5\"x9'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Beige, Slate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.3 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: CL20883\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celeste Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572649263419,"sku":"CL20883","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2086\/9435\/files\/A20883.jpg?v=1787303697","url":"https:\/\/celesterugs.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-cl20883","provider":"Celeste Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}