{"product_id":"charcoal-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-aor21416","title":"9x12 Hand Loomed Wool \u0026 Bamboo Silk Charcoal, Blue Tibetan Transitional Rug","description":"Expertly woven with a premium blend of wool and bamboo silk anchored to a durable cotton backing, this transitional Tibetan rug pairs practical durability with a soft, glowing finish. The plush cut pile surface provides built-in resilience against daily wear, ensuring a low-maintenance, pet-approved floor covering that stays beautiful year after year. Elaborate botanical scrollwork and feathery crest motifs catch the light across the main field, shifting subtly depending on the room's illumination. Dressed in a sophisticated color scheme of charcoal, blue, and warm caramel, it offers an eye-catching centerpiece for any room layout.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9x12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Loomed Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Charcoal, Blue, Caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21416\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":52551511867612,"sku":"AOR21416","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21416_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1789971708","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/charcoal-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-aor21416","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}