{"product_id":"moss-handknotted-newzealandwool-aor21437","title":"5'1''x8'1'' Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Moss, Rose Tibetan Modern \u0026 Contemporary Plush Pile Rug","description":"Tibetan folk artistry meets modern refinement in this hand-knotted area rug, designed as a plush pile foundation for contemporary and eclectic spaces. Engineered for busy homes where longevity is key, its dense New Zealand wool surface delivers natural stain resistance alongside luxurious, cushioned softness underfoot. Horizontal bands of olive green, rose, lime, and rich brown house geometric zig-zags, floral stars, and stick motifs, framing a striking multi-colored landscape.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5'1\"x8'1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: New Zealand Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Moss, Rose, Brown, Ivory, Lime, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21437\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory Behind the Art :For centuries, Tibetans have woven rugs for both functional and decorative purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural imagery to create designs rich in color and meaning. The craft underwent a pivotal transformation after 1959 as the Tibetan diaspora spread across Nepal and India, sparking a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had gained international prominence, with Nepalese artisans—trained alongside Tibetan refugees—becoming central to sustaining and evolving the tradition. Distinctive for their unique slit-loop technique known as the Tibetan knot, these rugs possess a pile of remarkable depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from reimagined traditional motifs, such as branching florals and snow lions, to modern, free-form patterns that bridge heritage with contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551524221148,"sku":"AOR21437","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21437_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1789971774","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/moss-handknotted-newzealandwool-aor21437","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}