Inspired by the breathtaking textiles from the Byzantine Era, this Multicolored Tibetan Contemporary Wool Silk Blend Rug - 9' x 12' is a beautiful addition to your bedroom, living room, or dining room. Byzantine rug weavers were very skilled with silk, creating intricately woven designs since the 4th century. On top of the superb weaving, Byzantine textiles are also characterized by an extra level of ornamentation through embroidery. The finest textiles were embroidered with gold thread, an expensive and difficult process. The richness of these Byzantine textiles is felt in this hand knotted design from Nepal. The deft use of colorful silk on the smoky field in this one-of-a-kind is reminiscent of the Byzantine silk fabrics. The artist illuminates antiquity by the gently weaving of the detailed design. The grandeur of a long ago era recreated in a modern day design for a truly transitional piece.