Aqua 8'1''x9'10'' Tibetan Arts & Crafts Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Thoughtfully composed, this 8'1" x 9'10" hand-knotted Tibetan wool rug reflects Arts & Crafts principles through symbolic design and intentional spacing. The medium, comfortably dense pile enhances texture while allowing motifs to remain clearly defined. Set against a soft aqua ground, stylized botanical and symbolic elements appear in brown, gold, rust, and midnight blue, arranged with calm symmetry. These forms feel emblematic rather than literal, lending the rug a contemplative quality. A clearly articulated border repeats the same symbolic language, grounding the composition without heaviness. Supported by a cotton foundation, this rug brings warmth, balance, and craftsmanship to living rooms, studies, or carefully curated interiors.

• Exact Size: 8'1"x9'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Aqua, Brown, Gold, Rust, Midnight Blue, Multi
• Origin: Nepal
• Pile Height: 1.50 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20258

Story Behind the Art: For generations, Tibetan rugs have played both functional and decorative roles in daily life, incorporating geometric layouts, auspicious symbols, mythical and real animals, and elements drawn from the natural world. A pivotal transformation occurred after 1959, following the Chinese invasion of Tibet, when Tibetan refugees resettled in Nepal and India, triggering a major revival of Tibetan rug weaving. By the 1970s, these rugs gained international recognition, and Nepalese artisans—brought in to meet rising demand—became central to sustaining the tradition. Tibetan rugs are distinguished by the Tibetan slit-loop knot, a technique that produces a richly textured, dimensional pile. Today, designs found in Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from Western-influenced interpretations of classic symbols such as snow lions and branching florals to bold, modern, free-form compositions.