{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21651","title":"Gray Lavender 6x8'11'' Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Meet a hand knotted bamboo silk Oriental area rug that treats your floor like a canvas. This gray and lavender modern Sherpa piece sweeps lavender and plum through cool gray, then lets warm touches of gold, green and slate blue drift across a distressed, abstract field, so the eye keeps finding something new. Artisans knot the bamboo silk by hand in the Sherpa manner, which leaves a velvety, silky surface that invites bare feet and a slow hand. The gentle sheen gives this statement rug a quiet glow, ideal for a room that wants more personality. Lay it beneath the coffee table in your living room, center it under a cozy seating group, or let it anchor a bedroom, dining room, entryway or home office with color and calm sophistication. Modern in spirit yet rich with the depth of traditional craft, this handmade rug brings artistic luxury into everyday living and makes the floor feel as inspired as the rest of your home. Choose it when you want one piece to carry the whole room, from the first glance to the last.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6x8'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Lavender, Plum, Blue, Green, Gold, Beige, Multi,\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#: AOR21651\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":67703759110364,"sku":"AOR21651","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21651.jpg?v=1791969802","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21651","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}