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SKU #: KR21306
Modern & Contemporay
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Brown. Colors in this rug include: Beige, Blue, Olive, Multi .
Wool & Pure Silk
0.6
Tibetan
Nepal
Abstract
New
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With a focus on texture, pattern, and lasting character, expertly hand knotted from wool and pure silk, this Tibetan area rug enlarges the palm frond motif to a scale where the individual leaflets fracture into abstract shards of brown, beige, and pale blue. The design radiates out from a few central points which is really the point of abstraction. Silk woven through the pile adds a subtle sheen to the lighter beige sections, helping them separate visually from the flatter brown wool areas without needing another color to do the work. Olive and gentle blue show up in smaller doses throughout, breaking up what could otherwise be a fairly monochromatic brown and beige palette. This kind of large scale abstraction is where premium Tibetan workshops have really pushed the craft in recent years, using classic hand knotting techniques to build compositions that owe more to contemporary art than to any historical rug pattern. It's a bold, graphic piece that changes character depending on how far back you stand from it. As a Tibetan style handmade wool and silk area rug, it brings durable construction, soft texture, timeless design, and an elegant interior accent to a living room, dining room, bedroom, sitting area, or home office while keeping the original color story and crafted character intact. Please note that, as with most product photography, colors may appear slightly brighter on a screen than they do in natural lighting, so the actual tones may feel a bit softer in person.
Story Behind the Art: For generations, Tibetan rugs have been woven as both useful floor coverings and expressive decorative textiles, with inspiration drawn from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural imagery that bring meaning and color to each composition. The tradition entered a pivotal phase after 1959, when the Tibetan diaspora spread through Nepal and India and helped spark a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs were receiving significant recognition, and Nepalese artisans trained alongside Tibetan refugees became central to maintaining and developing the craft. Their distinctive slit-loop method, known as the Tibetan knot, gives these rugs exceptional pile depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan wool rugs range from heritage-inspired motifs such as branching florals and snow lions to modern free-form designs that bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary interiors.












