Celeste Rugs 8x8 Round Hand Knotted Tibetan Modern & Contemporary High Sheen Tan, Brown New Zealand Wool Area Rug

Concentric diamonds spiral inward across this round Tibetan carpet, each ring drawn slightly off-true the way hand-knotted work always is, so the pattern reads as a set of small labyrinths rather than a printed repeat. The ground is a warm tan that moves through honey and caramel depending on where you stand, an effect of the High Sheen finish given to the New Zealand wool. Tibetan knotting, developed in the Himalayan weaving villages and carried into Nepal and India over the last century, is what gives the pile its density and its quiet luster. At eight feet across, it suits a round dining table or the center of an open room.

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 weekly with suction only, since a beater bar will rough up the sheen of the wool. Blot spills with a clean white cloth rather than rubbing them in, and rotate the rug a quarter turn every six months so a round shape wears evenly.

Construction Hand-knotted in New Zealand wool using the Tibetan loop-and-cut method, in which the yarn is wrapped around a rod across the width of the loom and then cut, producing a deep and even pile. The wool is given a High Sheen finish that lays the fibers in one direction, which is what makes the color shift as you cross the room.

• Exact Size: 8x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: New Zealand Wool
• Color: Tan, Brown
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.4 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21315

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 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.