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SKU #: KR21180
Transitional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Blush. Colors in this rug include: Aqua, Gold, Beige, Mauve, Multi .
Wool
0.5
Tibetan
Nepal
New
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Tibetan transitional weaving lends itself particularly well to striped compositions, where the hand-knotted construction allows different bands of pattern to develop with a clarity and definition that gives the format real architectural presence. The full field here is organized into alternating horizontal bands, each carrying its own distinct motif, scrolling acanthus and vine forms in aqua and gold, geometric diamond figures on mauve grounds, and narrower plain stripes in blush and beige that give the eye room between the more detailed rows, the whole sequence repeating across the surface. The palette of blush, aqua, gold, beige and mauve sits across the full surface with a softness and tonal harmony that wool surface on a cotton foundation carries with particular depth, the plush Tibetan construction giving each band of color a richness that holds the composition together as a whole. 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.










