3x5 Hand-Knotted Tibetan Terra Trellis Floral Wool & Silk Brown Are Rug

This is a beautiful hand knotted Wool & Silk Tibetan rug from Nepal. The wool not only adds to rug's durability, but also provides dirt repelling quality and thermal insulation. The silk, on the other hand, gives a unique sheen to the rug. It rejects heavy ornamentation in favor of simplicity and contained elegance. The rug's trellis pattern only adds to the rug's appeal. Exact Size: 3' 3''x5' 4'' Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool and Silk Color: Brown, Beige, Blue Origin: Nepal Pile Height: 0.3 inch Condition: New Condition Description: New with tag Rug#: AOR18544 Story Behind the Art For centuries Tibetans have used rugs for decorative and functional purposes, drawing upon geometric patterns, auspicious symbols, real and mythical animals, and natural imagery to create beautiful, colorful designs. But it was only after 1959 with the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the growth of Tibetan diaspora in Nepal and Tibet that Tibetan rug weaving underwent a crucial commercial revi