Aubergine 2'8''x7'9'' Tibetan Transitional Botanical Michaelian & Kohlberg Swiss Wash Runner Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 2'8" x 7'9" hand-knotted Tibetan runner delivers a rich transitional look through its deep aubergine field and beautifully detailed botanical motifs in gold, mint, rose, green, and brown. Made from high-quality wool with a soft 0.40-inch low pile and a sturdy cotton foundation, the runner offers both durability and comfort underfoot. Its nature-inspired color palette and refined detailing bring warmth and dimension to hallways and entryways. Perfect for those seeking luxury Tibetan runners or hand-knotted botanical wool carpets, this piece adds a touch of elegance and artistic charm to narrow spaces.

• Exact Size: 2'8"x7'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Aubergine, Gold, Mint, Rose, Green, Brown, Multi
• Origin: Nepal
• Pile Height: 0.4 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tag
• Rug#: AOR20175

Story Behind the Art: Tibetan rug weaving has long embodied a balance of beauty, symbolism, and everyday utility. Rooted in spiritual motifs, geometrics, nature forms, and legendary creatures, the tradition took on new energy after the 1959 Tibetan displacement into Nepal and India. The migration sparked a revival as Nepalese weavers learned and preserved the craft, eventually becoming leaders in the field by the 1970s. The hallmark of Tibetan rugs is their unique knotting technique, where yarn is wrapped continuously around a rod and sliced to create a dense, highly textured pile. The resulting surface has a depth and softness that distinguish it from Persian and Turkish knotted styles. Classical imagery reflects Buddhist cosmology, while dragons, phoenixes, and lotus motifs reveal Chinese artistic influences. Modern Indo-Tibetan creations now reimagine these patterns through minimalist or abstract styles that honor tradition while appealing to contemporary tastes.