2' x 3' Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Modern Tibetan Oriental Area Rug Aqua, Tan

This is a beautiful Aqua, Tan, Color design Hand Knotted, Tibetan Oriental Wool and Silk Rug. Its elegant style is easy to decorate with and perfect for living room, dining room, bedroom or anywhere in the residence and office. Exact Size: 2'x3' Weave: Hand Knotted  Yarn: Wool and Silk Color: Aqua, Tan Origin: Nepal Pile Height: 0.5 inch Condition: New Rug#: ORH16443 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, drafted in to keep up with the rising demand, became the mainstay of the Tibetan rug weaving traditions. While either Turkish knot or the Pe