{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21435","title":"6'1''x8'5'' Hand Knotted Wool \u0026 Bamboo Silk Gray, Aqua Sherpa Modern \u0026 Contemporary Plush Pile Abstract Rug","description":"Dramatic charcoal undertones contrast beautifully against cool aqua and silvery gray highlights in this hand-knotted modern area rug. Woven with pure wool yarns and silky bamboo fibers anchored securely to a cotton foundation, it offers an exceptionally soft cut pile surface that buffers daily foot traffic with ease. The expressive watercolor-inspired layout introduces artful movement and quiet luxury to your floor, providing an easy-care, pet-friendly centerpiece built to last for years to come.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'1\"x8'5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Aqua, Blue, Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\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#: AOR21435\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":52551522681052,"sku":"AOR21435","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21435_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1789971768","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21435","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}