{"product_id":"turquoise-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21655","title":"Turquoise Lavender 5'9''x8'11'' Modern Sherpa Abstract Hand Knotted Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Wrap your floor in jewel tones with this turquoise and lavender modern abstract Oriental area rug. Rolling waves of lavender and plum meet purple and deep ocean blue, then drift into warm gold and neutral beige highlights, forming a rich color story that feels both contemporary and luxurious. Every inch of this hand knotted bamboo silk rug is worked over a tough cotton core, and the silky Sherpa pile offers a soft hand along with real everyday staying power. Frame an entryway with it, set it beneath a modern coffee table in the living room, or give a bedroom, dining room or home office a splash of turquoise energy. Part statement rug and part painting, it turns bare floor into an eye-catching canvas and gives the whole room a polished, artistic point of view. Handmade with care, it is a bold way to bring modern style home, and the beige and gold keep the vivid blues and purples grounded and wearable. Each knot adds to the depth of the color, and the finished look is unmistakably artistic, with a confidence that suits both lively and restful rooms.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5'9\"x8'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Turquoise, Lavender, Beige, Blue, 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#: AOR21655\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":67703759438044,"sku":"AOR21655","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21655.jpg?v=1791969817","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/turquoise-handknotted-bamboosilk-aor21655","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}