Indo-Tibetan Hand-Knotted Rugs

Indo-Tibetan rugs are hand-knotted in India using the Tibetan technique, giving a dense, softly textured pile ideal for contemporary and abstract design.

A Himalayan knotting tradition, woven in India

In Tibetan knotting, the weaver loops yarn around a rod across the width of the loom, then cuts the loops to form the pile. The method suits soft colour blends, painterly abstracts and tonal grounds, and pairs especially well with hand-spun wool and silk highlights.

Best suited to

Contemporary living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and design-led interiors.

Typical making time

Several months

Everyday care

Vacuum gently without a beater bar; rotate periodically

Indo-Tibetan Hand-Knotted Rugs: FAQ

What is an Indo-Tibetan rug?

A rug hand-knotted in India using the Tibetan knotting method, in which yarn is looped around a rod and then cut. It produces a dense pile that suits modern, abstract and tone-on-tone designs.

How is it different from other hand-knotted rugs?

The Tibetan knot favours bolder shapes and soft colour transitions, while finer Persian-style knotting is used for highly intricate traditional patterns. Both are fully hand-knotted and very durable.

Can Indo-Tibetan rugs combine wool and silk?

Yes. Silk is often knotted into a wool ground to highlight parts of the design with sheen and contrast.