{"product_id":"aqua-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21434","title":"5'3''x7'9'' Hand Knotted Wool \u0026 Bamboo Silk Aqua, Gray Sherpa Modern \u0026 Contemporary Abstract Rug","description":"Cool aqua blue, charcoal gray, slate, beige, and warm tan flecks merge across an abstract field, forming a fine, horizontally ribbed pile texture with striking painterly dimension. Hand-knotted from a rich blend of matte wool and shimmering bamboo silk over a resilient cotton foundation, this Sherpa-style rug balances artisan craftsmanship with structural durability. The luminous bamboo silk captures natural light from every angle to create a soft, light-reflecting sheen underfoot, making it a low-maintenance, pet-approved centerpiece for contemporary and transitional homes.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5'3\"x7'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Aqua, Gray, Beige, Tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21434\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory Behind the Art :For centuries, Tibetans have woven rugs for both functional and decorative purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural imagery to create designs rich in color and meaning. The craft underwent a pivotal transformation after 1959 as the Tibetan diaspora spread across Nepal and India, sparking a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had gained international prominence, with Nepalese artisans—trained alongside Tibetan refugees—becoming central to sustaining and evolving the tradition. Distinctive for their unique slit-loop technique known as the Tibetan knot, these rugs possess a pile of remarkable depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from reimagined traditional motifs, such as branching florals and snow lions, to modern, free-form patterns that bridge heritage with contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551522287836,"sku":"AOR21434","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21434_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1789971765","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/aqua-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21434","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}