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Story Behind the Art: For centuries, Tibetans have crafted rugs for both decorative and functional purposes, incorporating geometric patterns, symbolic motifs, animals—both real and mythical—and elements from nature to create vibrant and meaningful designs. However, it wasn’t until after 1959, following the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the subsequent growth of the Tibetan diaspora in Nepal and India, that Tibetan rug weaving experienced a significant commercial revival. In the 1970s, Tibetan rugs gained widespread recognition, and Nepalese artisans, who were brought in to meet the increasing demand, became central to the preservation and continuation of Tibetan weaving traditions. Tibetan rugs are known for their use of the slit-loop technique, or the Tibetan knot, which creates a pile full of depth, texture, and richness. Today, the designs seen in Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs (woven by Tibetan refugees in Nepal or India) include everything from Westernized adaptations of traditional Tibetan patterns, such as floral motifs and snow lions, to an eclectic mix of modern and foreign free-form designs.
