{"product_id":"graphite-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-lbr21419","title":"LoomBloom Graphite Silver 8x10 Tibetan Transitional Wool Bamboo Silk Hand Loomed Oriental Area Rug","description":"Ikat-inspired medallions shimmer across this hand-loomed Tibetan area rug, giving it a silky, light-reflecting sheen that elevates any transitional living space. A plush wool and bamboo silk cut pile is woven over a strong cotton warp, offering an ultra-soft feel underfoot that easily handles busy homes, children, and pets. Feathery starburst motifs and ornate palmettes repeat seamlessly across the field, creating a sophisticated, rhythmic pattern. Deep charcoal graphite tones set a dramatic backdrop for radiant silver and icy gray accents to catch the light beautifully. Whether it's placed in a living room, bedroom, dining room, or family room, this hand-loomed wool and bamboo silk rug's shimmering medallion pattern and soft, durable pile bring dramatic transitional style to the space. Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 8x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Loomed Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Graphite, Silver, Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: LBR21419\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory Behind the Art: Tibetan rugs emerged from a long tradition in which weaving served both daily function and decorative expression. Historic patterns often combined symbolic geometry, stylized animals, mythical imagery, flowering branches, and motifs drawn from the Himalayan landscape. The tradition changed significantly during the second half of the 20th century as Tibetan weaving communities expanded into Nepal and India, where local craftspeople worked alongside Tibetan artisans and helped sustain the techniques for new generations. One of the most distinctive features is the Tibetan knot, a specialized loop-and-cut method that creates a dense, tactile pile with notable depth and softness. As the craft reached international markets, its visual language broadened considerably. Modern Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indo-Tibetan rugs now range from traditional symbolic compositions to simplified botanicals, architectural geometry, abstract patterning, and contemporary free-form designs, preserving a recognizable technical heritage while adapting naturally to changing interior styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loombloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55624042250531,"sku":"LBR21419","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1635\/5875\/files\/A21419_20shopify_20lbr.jpg?v=1789972017","url":"https:\/\/loombloomrugs.com\/products\/graphite-handloomed-wool-bamboosilk-lbr21419","provider":"loomBloom Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}