Raspberry 8x10 Tibetan Contemporary Designer Hand Knotted Wool & Pure Silk Oriental Area Rug

This stunning 8x10 Tibetan rug combines wool and pure silk to create a sophisticated contemporary statement piece. Designed with a medium 0.50-inch pile on a cotton foundation, it features linear bands of raspberry, rust, moss, gold, pink, brown, and red arranged in a structured geometric layout. The blend of materials adds both softness and crisp color definition, making the rug ideal for living rooms, dining spaces, and modern work areas where clean design and rich color balance are important. This is a premium choice for anyone seeking contemporary Tibetan rugs, geometric designer carpets, or wool-and-silk luxury area rugs.

• Exact Size: 8x10
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Pure Silk
• Color: Raspberry, Rust, Moss, Brown, Red, Gold, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tag
• Rug#: AOR20177

Story Behind the Art: Tibetan rug weaving has long embodied a balance of beauty, symbolism, and everyday utility. Rooted in spiritual motifs, geometrics, nature forms, and legendary creatures, the tradition took on new energy after the 1959 Tibetan displacement into Nepal and India. The migration sparked a revival as Nepalese weavers learned and preserved the craft, eventually becoming leaders in the field by the 1970s. The hallmark of Tibetan rugs is their unique knotting technique, where yarn is wrapped continuously around a rod and sliced to create a dense, highly textured pile. The resulting surface has a depth and softness that distinguish it from Persian and Turkish knotted styles. Classical imagery reflects Buddhist cosmology, while dragons, phoenixes, and lotus motifs reveal Chinese artistic influences. Modern Indo-Tibetan creations now reimagine these patterns through minimalist or abstract styles that honor tradition while appealing to contemporary tastes.