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SKU #: KR21178
Art Deco
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Beige. Colors in this rug include: Brown, Olive .
Wool
0.75
Tibetan
Nepal
New
New With Tags
Tibetan Art Deco rugs brought a distinctly architectural sensibility to hand-knotted construction, and this example carries that quality with confidence. The ivory field is organized around an all-over arrangement of stepped cross forms in warm brown, each connected to the next by repeating oval chain links running in both directions across the surface, building a lattice that has real graphic weight while the pale ground keeps it from feeling dense. The border runs a sequence of bold geometric diamond figures in rust and brown, with cross forms, hatched fills and striped divisions worked into each one, adding detail that holds the eye without pulling focus from the field. The palette of beige, brown and rust sits warmly across the full surface, carried in plush Tibetan knotted wool surface on a cotton foundation with the luster and depth that this construction produces so consistently well. As a Tibetan area rug, it blends handmade character, soft texture, durable construction, and modern rug appeal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and layered luxury home décor.
Story Behind the Art: For centuries, Tibetan weavers created rugs for practical use as well as decorative beauty, drawing from geometric patterns, auspicious symbols, mythical animals, and imagery from nature to form designs full of color and meaning. The tradition changed significantly after 1959, when the Tibetan diaspora spread into Nepal and India and helped inspire a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had achieved strong international recognition, while Nepalese artisans working alongside Tibetan refugees became essential to preserving and developing the craft. These rugs are especially known for the distinctive slit-loop method called the Tibetan knot, which creates exceptional pile depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs include both reinterpreted traditional motifs, such as branching florals and snow lions, and modern free-form patterns that connect cultural heritage with contemporary interior design.












