Celeste Rugs 9'1"x11'11" Hand Knotted Transitional Tibetan Taupe, Brown Wool Area Rug
CL21548
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Complete your living room or bedroom with the delicate floral geometry and rich earthy hues of this hand-knotted Tibetan wool carpet, where a neutral taupe and brown field creates a textured backdrop for repeating leaf and blossom vines in beige and gold accents. Exceptionally soft to the touch and built for long-lasting enjoyment, its plush cut pile invites a cozy, sophisticated feel into any well-used room. Naturally durable and easy to maintain, this hand-knotted wool area rug is well suited to a household's everyday comings and goings.
- Exact Size: 9'1"x11'11"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Taupe, Brown, Gold
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL21548
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.