{"product_id":"gray-handloomed-wool-aor21474","title":"Gray Beige 9x11'10'' Transitional Tibetan Hand Loomed Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Hand-loomed using traditional Tibetan methods, this transitional area rug offers a softly heathered field in neutral gray and beige. Faint, abstract floral motifs appear across the surface in soft aqua blue, giving the design a gently distressed character with quiet movement throughout. Made from pure wool over a strong cotton core, its cut pile feels cozy and plush underfoot while standing up to daily use, making it a natural fit for a living room or bedroom.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9x11'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Loomed Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Beige, Aqua\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#: AOR21474\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":67599206842588,"sku":"AOR21474","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21474_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1790678330","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gray-handloomed-wool-aor21474","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}