{"product_id":"slate-handknotted-wool-lbr21415","title":"LoomBloom Slate Blue 9x12 Tibetan Traditional Arts \u0026 Crafts Botanical Floral Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug","description":"Handcrafted with premium hand-spun wool on a durable cotton warp, this area rug presents a grand botanical floral motif built for lasting comfort and everyday resilience. The soft, dense pile stands up well to busy household environments, pairing low-maintenance care with handcrafted luxury underfoot. Repeating floral medallions and flowing leaf tendrils spread across a deep slate blue background, framed by golden architectural lattice lines that bring structure to the organic pattern. The harmonious palette of slate, blue, rich gold, and crisp ivory offers a sophisticated balance of natural motifs and geometric form. Whether placed in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, this hand-knotted wool rug's grand floral scale and rich color palette bring lasting comfort and traditional elegance to any well-loved 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: Multi Size Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kalaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Slate, Blue, Gold, Ivory\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#: LBR21415A\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":"9x12","offer_id":55624042021155,"sku":"LBR21415A","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10","offer_id":55624042053923,"sku":"LBR21415B","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1635\/5875\/files\/A21415_20shopify_20lbr.jpg?v=1789972005","url":"https:\/\/loombloomrugs.com\/products\/slate-handknotted-wool-lbr21415","provider":"loomBloom Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}