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SKU #: KR21301
Transitional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Tan. Colors in this rug include: Gold, Gray .
Wool & Pure Silk
0.6
Tibetan
Nepal
New
New With Tags
With a focus on texture, pattern, and lasting character, expertly hand knotted from wool and pure silk, this Tibetan area rug sets a scattering of gold feathered fronds against a welcoming tan field drifting diagonally across the surface. This loose, asymmetrical composition is where transitional design earns its name, borrowing the fine knotting and silk sheen of classic Tibetan rug making while dropping the symmetry and repetition that usually features in traditional patterns. Silk is doing real work in the fronds themselves, catching light in a way that makes the gold read almost metallic against the flatter tan wool around it. There's a lightness to the whole design, more gesture than pattern, which is part of what makes transitional pieces like this one a real piece of craftsmanship. 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: Tibetan weavers have created rugs for centuries as both useful household textiles and meaningful decorative works, drawing on geometric motifs, auspicious signs, legendary creatures, and natural forms to build designs rich in symbolism and color. The weaving tradition changed notably after 1959, when the Tibetan diaspora spread through Nepal and India and supported a renewed commercial life for the craft. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had achieved wider recognition, with Nepalese artisans trained beside Tibetan refugees becoming central to preserving and developing the tradition. Known for the unique slit-loop construction called the Tibetan knot, these rugs have a pile with impressive softness, depth, and tactile character. Modern Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan handmade rugs now range from updated heritage patterns, including branching florals and snow lions, to free-form contemporary styles suited for refined interiors.














