Blue 2'5''x9'8'' Tibetan Sherpa Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Crafted from 100% wool and secured over a cotton foundation, this 2'6" x 10' Tibetan runner rug features a medium pile height and a richly nuanced multicolor palette influenced by modern Tibetan artistry. Its elongated runner format is designed to energize transitional spaces, offering both visual movement and the durability associated with traditional hand-knotted construction. Rather than relying on conventional geometric layouts, the design adopts an expressive, abstract approach reminiscent of free-form brushwork. Vertical and fragmented strokes extend along the length of the rug, naturally reinforcing the runner’s linear proportions while creating a steady visual rhythm. A blend of soft blues, slate gray, muted rust, gentle green, and delicate rose tones emerges across a light, open base, with colors layered loosely yet intentionally. This painterly distribution gives the rug an artistic, textile-like quality rather than a rigid patterned appearance, emphasizing texture, tonal variation, and narrative depth. Well suited for hallways, entry passages, kitchens, or bedside placement, this hand-knotted wool Tibetan runner brings character and color to narrow areas and integrates seamlessly into modern, eclectic, and contemporary interiors where handcrafted expression is valued.

• Exact Size: 2'5"x9'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Blue, Slate, Rust, Green, Rose, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20507

Story Behind the Art :For generations, rug weaving has played an essential role in Tibetan culture, serving both practical needs and artistic expression. Traditional Tibetan rugs draw from a rich visual language that includes geometric arrangements, symbolic motifs, mythical figures, and elements inspired by the natural world, all woven together to convey meaning, protection, and harmony. A major turning point occurred after 1959, when the Tibetan diaspora settled across Nepal and India, leading to a renewed and expanded approach to rug making. This period marked the beginning of a commercial revival, and by the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had achieved global recognition. Nepalese craftsmen, working closely with Tibetan refugees, became instrumental in preserving the techniques while refining production and design. One of the defining features of these rugs is the Tibetan knot, a distinctive slit-loop method that creates a plush, dense pile with exceptional texture and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs encompass a wide spectrum of styles, ranging from updated interpretations of traditional imagery—such as floral branches and symbolic animals—to contemporary abstract designs that seamlessly connect centuries-old heritage with modern aesthetics.