Ivory 6'2''x9'1'' Indo Tibetan Transitional High Sheen Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug

Showcasing the luxurious side of Indo-Tibetan weaving, this 6'2'' x 9'1'' hand-knotted bamboo silk rug delivers a sleek, luminous aesthetic. Constructed with a low 0.25 pile height on a cotton foundation, the rug maintains a refined, low-profile silhouette ideal for elegant interiors. The patterned design features layered geometric medallions and stylized floral elements arranged in a rhythmic grid. A sophisticated palette of ivory, gray, slate, and subtle multi-tonal accents shifts gently across the surface, enhanced by the natural sheen of bamboo silk fibers. Best placed in low-to-moderate traffic areas, this rug adds refinement and visual depth to formal living rooms, bedrooms, or lounges.

• Exact Size: 6'2"x9'1"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: 100% Bamboo Silk
• Color: Ivory, Gray, Slate, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20246

Story Behind the Art: Indo-Tibetan rugs represent a unique fusion of ancient Himalayan weaving traditions and skilled Indian craftsmanship. Although Tibetan rug aesthetics date back thousands of years, the modern Indo-Tibetan industry developed primarily after 1959, when Tibetan refugees brought their cultural weaving practices to Northern India. These rugs are distinguished by the Tibetan loop knot technique, in which yarn is wrapped around a rod and then cut to form a dense, resilient pile. This method produces a texture that differs from Persian and Turkish knots, offering greater durability and depth. Traditionally made from wool sourced from high-altitude Himalayan sheep, contemporary Indo-Tibetan rugs often incorporate premium New Zealand wool to enhance softness. Historically, these rugs served practical purposes such as bedding, seating mats, and saddle coverings before evolving into refined decorative pieces.