{"product_id":"taupe-handknotted-wool-aor21550","title":"Taupe Brown 9'3''x12'3'' Modern \u0026 Contemporary Tibetan Striped Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"This striped Tibetan wool rug offers versatile style through a soft, neutral color palette. Muted brown and taupe tones are joined by a touch of subtle mint green, creating understated depth that complements rather than competes with existing decor. Woven with a plush wool pile over a sturdy cotton foundation, it feels exceptionally soft underfoot and helps create a relaxed, cozy atmosphere in any room. Add it to your space for refined simplicity, plush comfort, and effortless style.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9'3\"x12'3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Taupe, Brown, Mint, Muted Gold, 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#: AOR21550\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":67666698305756,"sku":"AOR21550","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21550.jpg?v=1791541500","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/taupe-handknotted-wool-aor21550","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}