Slate Ivory 6'5''x9'5'' Modern Sherpa High Low Pile Hand Loomed Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug

Slate and ivory set a cool, airy tone in this modern Sherpa high low pile rug, a hand loomed wool and bamboo silk Oriental area rug with the spirit of a painting. Splashes of gold and chocolate brown spread across a pale gray field, and the shapes resemble a loose painted wash with open ivory space left between them. The surface is where this piece shines: matte wool is blended with silky bamboo silk fibers, so the light catches a soft shimmer as you move around the room. Hand loomed construction and the high low pile give the texture a layered, sculpted depth that invites touch. Set it in a living room as a gallery style focal point, in a bedroom for a quiet morning step, or in a dining room, entryway or home office that needs one confident accent. Neutral tones with a single bold gold note make it a natural choice for anyone who loves art at home. The slate and ivory base keeps the mood relaxed, and the wool and bamboo silk pairing means the rug looks different from morning to evening as daylight moves across it.

• Exact Size: 6'5"x9'5"
• Weave: Hand Loomed Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
• Color: Slate, Ivory, Blue, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22060

Story 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.