{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21770","title":"Gray Turquoise 8x9'10'' Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Like watercolor bleeding across wet paper, this gray and turquoise modern Sherpa arrives hand knotted as an Oriental area rug in bamboo silk and wool. Shades of teal, gray and gold flow together, a light gray middle marked by splashes of gold and teal gathering around it as a soft border. Forms blur and overlap, making the whole design feel tranquil, open and quietly artistic. Delicate ribbing runs across the pile and picks up the light, and the soft, textured surface carries a slight sheen thanks to the bamboo silk. Gentle daily use suits this handmade rug, and a light vacuuming setting without the beater bar maintains its freshness. In a living room, bedroom, dining room, entryway or home office, the cool color adds a restful note. Teal and gray sit comfortably alongside white, sand and gentle blue accents. Its cool, balanced palette keeps a space feeling fresh and unhurried, whether the room is busy with family life or reserved for quiet moments. A modern area rug for people drawn to calm abstract design, it is as soothing as it is distinctive.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8x9'10\"\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, Turquoise, Gold, 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#: AOR21770\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":68015086731484,"sku":"AOR21770","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21770.jpg?v=1793618740","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21770","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}