Add a note of drama to your floors with the shadowy palette of a hand-knotted transitional Tibetan area rug. Greenish gray and slate blend with plum aubergine across a baroque damask pattern that softly dissolves into its field. The dense wool cut pile is plush underfoot and built for the demands of daily family life. Striking beside deep woods, brass accents, or crisp modern furniture, this piece brings mood, richness, and traditional design with a contemporary edge.
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: 8x9'8"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Greenish, Gray, Aubergine
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL21456
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.