{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-bamboosilk-wool-aor21681","title":"Gray Gold 6'1''x8'8'' Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Gray Gold Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk and Wool Oriental Area Rug: an age-old craft, reimagined for today. This LoomBloom design carries the artistry of Oriental weaving into a contemporary voice. Over a soft gray ground, flashes of deep blue, warm gold and burnt orange animate an abstract composition that reads as a true centerpiece in any room. It is the kind of design that gathers conversation around it. The pile combines natural wool and shimmering bamboo silk, and it reflects light in changing ways, revealing layers of texture that flat color never shows. Meticulous hand knotting produces a dense surface made for daily life, from morning routines to evening gatherings. Roll it out in a living room to give the seating area a focal point, in a bedroom for a cozy, welcoming feel, or in a dining room and home office where polish matters. It is a handmade statement rug that works hard, looks refined and keeps the home feeling warm. For anyone who wants a floor with presence and personality, this is a thoughtful addition that rewards daily use.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'1\"x8'8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk \u0026amp; Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Gold, Blue, Chocolate, Brunt Orange, 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#: AOR21681\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":67703763960028,"sku":"AOR21681","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21681.jpg?v=1791969904","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-bamboosilk-wool-aor21681","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}