8'2''x10'2'' Hand Knotted Wool Tan, Charcoal Tibetan Transitional Rug
Bold, graphic, and quietly sophisticated, this hand-knotted Tibetan carpet brings presence to any room. The rug features an interlocking allover pattern of charcoal crosses and stepped medallions set against a warm tan ground, each shape filled with small stylized blossoms and delicate curling tendrils in ivory. The two-tone palette gives the design its punch, reading like a printed textile and revealing its hand-drawn detail up close. Tibetan knotting brings a dense, plush pile and a subtle sheen to the wool, and hand-knotted construction means it holds its shape and color through years of everyday use with kids and pets. *Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette. Exact Size: 8'2"x10'2" Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool Color: Tan, Charcoal Origin: India Pile Height: 0.5 inch Condition: New Condition Description: New With Tags Rug#: ORH21327 Story Behind the Art :For centuries, Tibetans have woven rugs for both functional and decorative purposes, drawing inspiration from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural imagery to create designs rich in color and meaning. The craft underwent a pivotal transformation after 1959 as the Tibetan diaspora spread across Nepal and India, sparking a commercial revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had gained international prominence, with Nepalese artisans—trained alongside Tibetan refugees—becoming central to sustaining and evolving the tradition. Distinctive for their unique slit-loop technique known as the Tibetan knot, these rugs possess a pile of remarkable depth, texture, and softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs range from reimagined traditional motifs, such as branching florals and snow lions, to modern, free-form patterns that bridge heritage with contemporary design.