LoomBloom 6'5''x9'5'' Slate Ivory Sherpa Hand Loomed Modern High Low Pile Wool Bamboo Silk Oriental Area Rug

Want a rug that looks like a canvas and feels like a cloud? This slate and ivory Sherpa is a modern, hand loomed Oriental area rug in wool and bamboo silk. Bold gold and chocolate brown patches drift over a pale gray ground like brushwork laid down in one sweep, with ivory breathing room in between. The high low pile adds a soft, layered feel, and the wool and bamboo silk blend gives a light glimmer rather than a harsh shine. It is a rug that rewards a closer look. Because the palette is mostly neutral, the gold stands out as the star, which keeps the design lively but never busy. Place it in a living room, a bedroom, or a home office rug corner, or use it to define a dining room. It is a fine match for anyone who appreciates art underfoot, and it keeps working long after the first impression. The slate and ivory tones keep the mood easy, and the surface changes subtly as daylight moves through the room, so it never looks static.

• Exact Size: 6'5"x9'5"
• Weave: Hand Loomed Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Bamboo Silk
• Color: Slate, Ivory, Blue, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR22060

Story 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.