{"product_id":"ivory-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21721","title":"Ivory Gray 5'11''x8'11'' Modern Sherpa Hand Knotted Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Think of a gallery wall laid out on your floor. The Ivory Gray Modern Sherpa Oriental area rug, hand knotted from wool and bamboo silk, brings a serene abstract mood to contemporary spaces. Ivory leads, slate gray and warm taupe follow, and a muted blue surfaces here and there, all worn down into a subtly distressed finish that moves across the surface like soft strokes of paint. The effect is a neutral palette with quiet depth rather than loud contrast. Experienced weavers work through the rug one row at a time, mixing natural wool with bamboo silk so the pile feels soft and gleams with a delicate sheen whenever the light catches it. Resilient wool supplies strength, and the silky accents supply a luxurious touch, so this handmade rug stays dependable in the busiest parts of the house. Use it as a living room rug that grounds the whole room, a bedroom rug that softens the morning, or a graceful layer in a dining room or home office. A calm, modern statement rug made to be lived on. Quiet, refined and endlessly easy to style.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5'11\"x8'11\"\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: Ivory, Gray, Taupe, Blue\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#: AOR21721\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":67703765106908,"sku":"AOR21721","price":1199.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21721.jpg?v=1791969971","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/ivory-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-aor21721","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}