{"product_id":"slate-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21473","title":"Slate Blue 7'11''x9'9'' Modern \u0026 Contemporary Sherpa Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"This hand-knotted rug brings a bold, modern edge to any room, pairing a lustrous sheen with a look that never goes out of style. An abstract medallion pattern, distressed for extra character, spreads across the surface in shades of slate blue, cool gray, and earthy brown. Pure bamboo silk is knotted over a sturdy cotton grid, and the resulting cut pile feels exceptionally plush while catching light in a multi-dimensional shimmer, perfect for adding upscale style to a modern living room.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'11\"x9'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Slate, Blue, Gray, Brown, Multi\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#: AOR21473\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":67599205728476,"sku":"AOR21473","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21473_20shopify_20aor.jpg?v=1790678326","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/slate-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21473","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}