{"product_id":"slate-handknotted-bamboosilk-lbr21473","title":"LoomBloom Slate Blue 7'11''x9'9'' Modern \u0026 Contemporary Sherpa Bamboo Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug","description":"Featuring an abstract medallion design with a deliberately distressed finish, this rug is hand-knotted from pure bamboo silk over a durable cotton grid for lasting structure. Slate blue, cool gray, and earthy brown tones move across the surface, while the cut pile construction gives it a soft, multi-dimensional sheen and plush feel underfoot. It is a fitting choice for anyone wanting a contemporary rug with high-end presence in a modern living room.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'11\"x9'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Bamboo Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Slate, Blue, Gray, Brown, Multi\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#: LBR21473\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":55675633860899,"sku":"LBR21473","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1635\/5875\/files\/A21473_20shopify_20lbr.jpg?v=1790681271","url":"https:\/\/loombloomrugs.com\/products\/slate-handknotted-bamboosilk-lbr21473","provider":"loomBloom Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}