Rusty Red 6'1''x9'1'' Tibetan Arts & Crafts Pictorial Michaelian & Kohlberg Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 6'1" x 9'1" hand-knotted Tibetan pictorial rug brings symbolic imagery and rich artistic detail to life. The rusty-red central field features stylized motifs reminiscent of temple architecture, while the border is animated by lions, mythical figures, and decorative emblems in teal, gold, blue, and ivory. The high-pile wool enhances the sculptural quality of each pictorial element, giving the rug depth and visual presence. Perfect for statement settings such as studies, lofts, or living rooms, this piece offers a dramatic blend of cultural storytelling and Tibetan weaving mastery.

• Exact Size: 6'1"x9'1"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Rusty Red, Teal, Ivory, Gold, Multi
• Origin: Nepal
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20193

Story Behind the Art: For centuries Tibetans have used rugs for functional, ceremonial, and decorative purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric configurations, Buddhist iconography, mythical creatures, and natural landscapes. Tibetan rug weaving experienced a pivotal resurgence after the 1959 diaspora, when displaced artisans resettled in Nepal and India, ultimately fueling a global revival of the craft through the 1970s. Distinct from the Persian and Turkish knots common across Asia, the Tibetan knot is created by looping yarn around a temporary rod placed across the warps. Once wrapped along the entire row, the loops are sliced open, forming plush pile tufts that give Tibetan rugs their characteristic depth and texture. Motifs traditionally include snow lions, lotus flowers, dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious symbols, many of which reflect the region’s deep Buddhist roots. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs encompass everything from classic interpretations of historical motifs to highly contemporary free-form patterns.