Tibetan Knot Abstract Rug
This Tibetan knot abstract rug is hand knotted in India from wool and silk, using the Tibetan knot technique. Cream and ivory cover much of the field, with sky blue and navy patches breaking across it, so the Tibetan knot abstract rug reads as cloud and sky more than a set pattern.
The design up close
Pale sky blue patches sit through the centre and centre right, and deeper navy gathers in the upper right corner, along the left side and low in the lower left. Taupe and grey beige tones fill the gaps between the blues, so the field looks layered. Seen from across the room, the cream reads brightest and the navy anchors the lower corners. The lower right has the most depth, where navy shows through the lighter blues.
The upper left is calmer, with pale ivory and blue grey filling most of the space, while the centre is busier with mid blue and sky blue flecks. Brushed streaks in the lighter areas break the surface into small flecks. There is no border or repeated motif, so the Tibetan knot abstract rug covers the whole field with marks that run to every edge.
Indian weaving and this Tibetan knot abstract rug
India has a long hand-knotted rug tradition, with weaving centres including Agra and the Bhadohi and Mirzapur area of Uttar Pradesh. Indian workshops weave many modern and abstract designs, often to order, in a wide range of colours and sizes.
Some rugs mix wool with silk, as this one does, and wool is the most common pile in Indian rugs. Our Indian collection leans towards contemporary and designer pieces, alongside classic patterns, in wool and wool and silk blends.
Where this rug suits
Cream and blue sit well with pale timber, white walls and soft linen. A living room or bedroom with plain furniture lets the blues stand out, and the taupe tones pick up natural fibre baskets or stone. Daylight from a window shows the cream and the blues in turn as the hours pass.
Sizing it for your room
No size is on record for this rug, so the exact dimensions can be confirmed in the showroom. Ask us for them before you plan a layout around a sofa or dining table. A Tibetan knot abstract rug in these tones suits pale walls and blue or grey furnishings, and a room with a sofa and two chairs grouped around it.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. Rubbing spills can dull silk, so it needs a cleaner who handles that fibre by hand. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
Finding a similar rug
This rug may already be if you are looking for another Tibetan knot abstract rug, we can show you similar pieces at our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm. If you would rather judge a rug in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
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