LoomBloom 8x10 Tone On Tone Gray Hand Knotted Tibetan Wool and Silk Tibetan Modern & Contemporary Oriental Area Rug

Before you is a beautiful Tone on Tone Gray Color Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Tibetan Rug from India. The wool not only adds to rug's durability, but also provides dirt repelling quality and thermal insulation. The silk, on the other hand, provides a unique sheen to the rug. This rug rejects heavy ornamentation in favor of contemporary and modern textured look. The overall impression of the rug is one of contained extravagance and supreme elegance. Exact Size: 8'1''x10'2'' Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool and Silk Color: Tone On Tone Gray Origin: India Pile Height: 0.5 inch Condition: New Condition Description: Rug#: AOR18485 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