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Story Behind the Art For centuries, Tibetan artisans have woven rugs that embody both practicality and beauty, drawing inspiration from geometric motifs, auspicious symbols, mythical creatures, and natural forms to create textiles rich in color and cultural meaning. After 1959, the Tibetan diaspora across Nepal and India transformed the course of this ancient craft, leading to a remarkable revival of rug weaving. By the 1970s, Tibetan rugs had achieved international acclaim, with Nepalese artisans trained alongside Tibetan masters playing a vital role in preserving and advancing the tradition. Renowned for their distinct slit-loop weaving method, known as the Tibetan knot, these rugs are admired for their dense pile, intricate texture, and velvety softness. Today, Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs blend traditional motifs—like branching florals and snow lions—with modern, abstract patterns, beautifully bridging centuries of heritage with contemporary design sensibilities.

