{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21803","title":"Gray Aqua 8'10''x11'10'' Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Soft gray and aqua drift together in this modern Sherpa Oriental area rug, hand knotted from bamboo silk blended with wool. A pale gray ground is scattered with floral sprays in soft blue and rust-orange, and a broad border picks up the same blossoms. The artwork has a loose, faded quality, as though the color had soaked into the surface over time, so the pattern feels relaxed and vintage-inspired rather than formal, with a quiet charm that grows on you. Accents of copper and pale blue draw attention without overwhelming the quiet gray. Bamboo silk lends the pile a soft sheen, and the texture is gently raised underfoot. With its delicate nature, this handmade rug is most at home with gentle everyday use in a living room, bedroom, dining room, entryway or home office. Warm wood tones, white and cream sit easily beside the rust, blue and gray. Use a low setting on the vacuum and leave the beater bar off to keep it fresh. Modern in spirit and vintage in feeling, it suits those who want soft color with some character.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8'10\"x11'10\"\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, Aqua, Brown, Lavender, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21803\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":68264409399516,"sku":"AOR21803","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21803.jpg?v=1794563410","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21803","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}