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Story Behind the Art: For generations, Tibetan rugs have served both functional and decorative roles, drawing on a visual language of geometric patterns, auspicious Buddhist symbols, mythical creatures, natural elements, and vibrant colors. After Tibet’s political upheaval in 1959, the exile communities established in Nepal and India sparked a major commercial revival of Tibetan rug weaving. By the 1970s, rising international demand positioned Nepalese artisans at the forefront of this tradition. Unlike Persian and Turkish pile knots, Tibetan rugs are woven using a distinctive slit-loop method known as the Tibetan knot. The process involves looping continuous yarn over a metal rod stretched across the warp threads and then cutting the strands to create rows of plush pile. This technique produces a luxurious texture with exceptional depth and richness. Tibetan and Indo-Tibetan rugs today showcase everything from traditional iconography—such as lotus motifs, dragons, phoenixes, and snow lions—to modern artistic interpretations, making them prized designer rugs in contemporary interiors.

