Multi Size Tone On Tone Gray Hand Knotted Tibetan Wool/Bamboo Silk Modern & Contemporary Oriental Area Rug

This is a beautiful Tone On Tone Gray Color Hand Knotted, Tibetan Oriental Wool/Bamboo Silk Rug. Exact Size: Multiple Sizes Available Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool/Bamboo Silk Color: Tone On Tone Gray Origin: India Pile Height: 0.5 inch Condition: New New with tag Rug#: AOR18142A 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 revival. In the 1970s, Tibetan rugs rose to prominence and Nepalese artisans, who were drafted in to keep up with the rising demand, became the mainstay of the Tibetan rug weaving traditions. Tibetan rug utilizes a slit-loop technique called the Tibetan knot which makes for a pile that is a wonderful