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SKU #: KR20957
8x10
Transitional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Tone on Tone Gold. Colors in this rug include:
Wool & Bamboo Silk
0.6
Tibetan
India
New
New With Tags
Taking cues from classic damask patterns and traditional Tibetan knotting techniques, this hand-knotted versatile transitional rug showcases large-scale, scrolling damask medallions in an open, borderless composition. Artisan weavers blend fine wool with lustrous bamboo silk on a strong cotton warp, creating a tone-on-tone gold pile where raised silk highlights shimmer against a soft, matte wool ground. The dramatic yet subtle motif work offers a balanced mix of heritage elegance and modern refinement. As a hand-knotted wool and bamboo silk Tibetan area rug, this handmade rug adds soft texture, durable construction, timeless design, and an elegant interior accent for open layouts, making the piece easy to style in traditional, transitional, or modern home décor. Color note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, so colors may look slightly brighter on screen than in person. Please watch the video below for a closer view of the palette before ordering.
Story Behind the Art: Tibetan rugs carry a centuries-old weaving heritage that combines function with artistic expression, using geometric motifs, sacred symbols, mythical figures, and natural imagery to form compositions rich in color, texture, and significance. The craft changed significantly after 1959, when Tibetan communities resettled throughout Nepal and India and helped spark a renewed commercial weaving movement. During the 1970s, Tibetan rugs became widely recognized, with Nepalese artisans working beside Tibetan refugees to sustain the techniques and expand the design vocabulary. The unique slit-loop Tibetan knot gives the pile notable depth, plushness, and surface texture. Today the category spans Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs, from renewed traditional imagery like floral branches and snow lions to abstract contemporary designs that blend old-world craft with modern decorative style. This expanded storytelling also supports polished e-commerce presentation for handmade wool rugs, oriental area rugs, and refined interior design settings.














