Tibetan weaverugs, explained.

Instead of tying separate knots, the weaver loops the yarn continuously around the warp threads and over a horizontal rod laid across the loom. When a row is done, the loops along the rod are cut, forming the pile. The result is a dense, even pile with a slightly different texture from a Persian or Turkish knot.

The technique suits large areas of clear colour, soft gradients and painterly designs, which is why so many contemporary and transitional rugs are made this way. It is often combined with highland wool and silk highlights.

Living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms. A Tibetan-weave rug in wool is durable and comfortable underfoot; with silk details it is best in rooms with lighter traffic.