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SKU #: KR21177
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Hand Knotted
Primary color is Tan. Colors in this rug include: Gold, Chocolate .
Wool
0.75
Tibetan
Nepal
Trellis
New
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Tibetan rug weaving developed its own distinct design vocabulary over centuries, and in its contemporary transitional form it has become particularly well suited to geometric all-over patterns that reward the density and sheen that Tibetan knotted wool surface produces so well. The warm tan and gold field here is covered entirely in a large scale trellis of twisted rope forms rendered in chocolate brown, the lattice lines drawn with a textural quality that gives each diamond cell a sense of movement and hand, the whole pattern repeating across the surface with an evenness that speaks to the care of the hand-knotted construction beneath it. There is no border to interrupt the composition, which lets the trellis run fully to the edges and adds to the rug a graphic presence that works particularly well at this scale. The palette of tan, gold and chocolate is warm and versatile, and the plush wool surface carries those tones with the luster and depth that Tibetan construction is known for. 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.












