11'6''x11'6'' Square Tone on Tone Celedon Hand Knotted Tibetan 100% Wool Tibetan Modern & Contemporary Oriental Area Rug

This is a beautiful Tone on Tone Celadon 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. This rug rejects heavy ornamentation in favor of simplicity and transitional botanical motifs. The overall impression of the rug is one of contained extravagance and matchless elegance. Exact Size: 11'6''x11'6'' Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: 100% Wool Color: Tone On Tone, Celedon Origin: Nepal Pile Height: 0.5 inch Condition: New Condition Description: New with tag Rug#: ORH18435 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 T