{"product_id":"taupe-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21736","title":"Taupe Blue 7'11''x9'10'' Modern Tibetan Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Cool, calm and quietly dramatic, the Taupe Blue Modern Tibetan Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug from LoomBloom pairs abstract modern flair with the time honored craft of Tibetan weaving. A detailed lattice of leaves sits over a mottled, watercolor style ground washed in gray, slate blue, moss green and taupe, giving the surface the feel of a painting in soft focus. Master weavers form the pile by hand, one knot at a time, in soft bamboo silk, and its sheen picks up the light and changes tone as you walk past. It is a contemporary statement rug for a living room, a loft style bedroom, a dining area or a home office where you want depth without clutter. Subtle botanical rhythm keeps the design refined, while the cool palette adds sophistication to minimalist and layered interiors alike. Hand knotted and artisan made, it turns a plain floor into a quiet work of art that rewards every glance. The result is calm contemporary luxury with the spirit of a handmade original, ideal for anyone who wants texture to be the main event.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'11\"x9'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Taupe, Blue, Gray, Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21736\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":67703767761116,"sku":"AOR21736","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21736.jpg?v=1791970017","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/taupe-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21736","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}