{"product_id":"gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-lbr21971","title":"LoomBloom 2'11''x4'10'' Gray Beige Sherpa Hand Knotted Modern Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug","description":"Looking for color that moves? This LoomBloom Sherpa rug is hand knotted from wool blended with bamboo silk, with soft tan, teal and blue-gray streaks that read like watercolor on stone. Gray and beige keep things grounded, and the abstract design never feels fussy. Texture is the highlight: bamboo silk fibers pick up light and give the wool a gentle shimmer, while the plush, modern feel invites you to stay a while. It is a contemporary take on an Oriental area rug, ideal for a spot needing a focal point, such as a living room, or for a bedroom that wants softness, or a home office with a blank floor. Dining rooms and entryways can use that painterly energy too. Pick this modern rug if you want a soft glow and a lively surface in one handmade piece. Whether you place it as a bold accent or a quiet layer of interest, the brushstroke look gives the room a fresh, artistic feel.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 2'11\"x4'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool \u0026amp; Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gray, Beige, Brown, Slate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: LBR21971\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":56006071779619,"sku":"LBR21971","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1635\/5875\/files\/A21971.jpg?v=1793859033","url":"https:\/\/loombloomrugs.com\/products\/gray-handknotted-wool-bamboosilk-lbr21971","provider":"loomBloom Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}