Taupe 4'8''x6'7'' Tibetan Traditional Greek Key Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This hand knotted Tibetan rug showcases architectural simplicity through its restrained palette and classic Greek key border. Woven in wool with a medium cut pile on a cotton foundation, the rug offers a smooth, substantial surface that feels refined without excess weight. The taupe field remains intentionally open, allowing subtle tonal variations to add depth, while the continuous Greek key border symbolizes balance and continuity. Influenced by ancient Greek and Central Asian design traditions and interpreted through Tibetan weaving aesthetics, the rug emphasizes clarity, proportion, and calm geometry. Small accents of muted mint near the corners provide gentle contrast. This rug is well suited for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices where timeless structure and understated design are desired.

• Exact Size: 4'8"x6'7"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Taupe, Brown, Mint
• Origin: Nepal
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20344

Story Behind the Art : Tibetan rug weaving has developed over centuries as both a functional necessity and an expressive art form, drawing inspiration from spiritual symbols, geometric patterns, mythological imagery, and the surrounding natural landscape. Traditionally woven for monasteries and domestic use, the craft experienced a major transformation after 1959 as Tibetan communities migrated into Nepal and India, leading to a commercial resurgence of rug production. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs achieved international recognition, with Nepalese artisans trained alongside Tibetan refugees playing a vital role in preserving and advancing the tradition. These rugs are distinguished by the Tibetan knot, a slit-loop technique that produces a uniquely dense, plush pile with exceptional texture. Modern Tibetan and Indo-Tibetan rugs now range from reinterpretations of classical motifs, such as snow lions and branching florals, to contemporary abstract designs that seamlessly connect heritage with modern aesthetics.