{"product_id":"charcoal-handknotted-wool-aor21551","title":"Charcoal Blue 8x10 Traditional Arts \u0026 Crafts Tibetan Plush Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Deep color contrast and striking Arts \u0026amp; Crafts style come together in this hand-knotted Tibetan wool rug. A rich charcoal and dark gray backdrop sets off intricate floral motifs, palmettes, and geometric borders in tones of blue, aqua, gold, rust, and brown. Made from natural wool on a sturdy cotton base, its soft plush pile delivers both comfort and durable, long-lasting performance.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Charcoal, Blue, Aqua, Gold, Rust, Brown, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21551\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory Behind the Art: Tibetan rug weaving reflects a centuries-old tradition in which textiles served both practical and decorative roles. Historic designs drew inspiration from geometric forms, symbolic imagery, mythical creatures, floral elements, and patterns found in the natural world. The tradition entered an important new chapter after 1959, when Tibetan weaving communities expanded into Nepal and India and the craft developed for a broader international market. By the 1970s, Tibetan-style rugs had become increasingly recognized worldwide, with Nepalese artisans playing an important role in preserving and developing established weaving methods. A defining characteristic is the Tibetan knot, a distinctive slit-loop technique used to create a substantial pile with noticeable depth, softness, and texture. Contemporary Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs continue this design heritage through everything from branching florals and symbolic animal motifs to geometric compositions and free-form modern patterns, allowing traditional craftsmanship to adapt naturally to contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666698371292,"sku":"AOR21551","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21551.jpg?v=1791541504","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/charcoal-handknotted-wool-aor21551","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}