{"product_id":"grey-abstract-expressionist-lion-wool-viscose-hand-knotted-5-6x8-rug","title":"Grey Abstract Expressionist Lion Hand Knotted Wool Viscose Contemporary 5.6x8 Area Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are rugs that stop a room — and then there are rugs that change its atmosphere entirely. This \u003cstrong\u003ehand knotted wool and viscose 5.6x8 area rug\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs firmly in the second category. From a warm silver-grey abrash field — shifting from warm silver to cool grey across the surface with the natural variation of hand-spun wool — a charging lion surges forward in an explosion of gestural energy. The mane erupts outward in hundreds of dynamic swirling lines rendered in charcoal-black, burnt-orange, rust-red, burgundy, and teal-blue — part calligraphy, part brushstroke, part pure force of nature. The lion’s eyes stare directly forward with fierce, unblinking intensity. The body dissolves into the grey field in a cascade of expressive lines, the boundary between creature and ground dissolving in a way that makes the whole composition feel like a single, unified act of artistic will. No border interrupts the energy. Edge-to-edge abstract expressionist art, woven knot by knot into the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the ivory version of this design is luminous and commanding, this grey version is atmospheric and dramatic — the warm silver-grey abrash field giving the composition a depth and moodiness that makes the gestural lines glow with even greater intensity. The viscose threads woven through the pile add a cool, natural lustre that catches the light and shifts as you move around the room, giving the surface a living, breathing quality. Crafted at \u003cstrong\u003e80 knots per square inch\u003c\/strong\u003e by master artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eBhadohi, India\u003c\/strong\u003e — the city that has been weaving the world’s finest hand knotted rugs for over 400 years — this piece carries that heritage in every thread. A rug for people who know the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand knotted craftsmanship — premium quality built to last generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraordinary abstract expressionist lion composition — charging lion in explosive gestural lines surging from a warm silver-grey abrash field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMane erupts in hundreds of dynamic swirling lines in charcoal-black, burnt-orange, rust-red, burgundy, and teal-blue — part calligraphy, part brushstroke, part pure force of nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFierce, unblinking eyes staring directly forward — commanding presence and raw energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge-to-edge composition with no border — pure wall-to-wall abstract expressionist art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm silver-grey abrash field — shifting from warm silver to cool grey, more dramatic and atmospheric than the ivory version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium wool and viscose blend — warmth of wool, natural lustrous sheen of viscose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-grey, charcoal-black, burnt-orange, rust-red, burgundy, and teal-blue palette — pairs beautifully with concrete, dark walnut, brushed steel, charcoal linen, and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn stock — Ready to ship within 1–2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile for contemporary, art-forward, eclectic, and collector interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports master artisan communities in Bhadohi with 400+ years of weaving heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e5.6x8 ft (approx. 170 x 244 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eHand Knotted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eWool \u0026amp; Viscose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePile Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eCut Pile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eKnot Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e80 Knots Per Square Inch (80 KPSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eSilver-Grey, Charcoal-Black, Burnt-Orange, Rust-Red, Burgundy, Teal-Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eAbstract Expressionist Lion, Gestural Swirling Lines, Warm Silver-Grey Abrash Field, Edge-to-Edge No Border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eRectangle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBorder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eNo Border — Edge-to-Edge Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eClean Edge — No Fringe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eContemporary Abstract Expressionist, Art-Forward, Eclectic, Collector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eBhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f5f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eIn Stock — Ready to Ship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum regularly using suction-only mode — no beater bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth — never rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse pH-neutral wool-safe cleaner (5.5–8.0) for spot cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional cleaning recommended every 12–18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive moisture on viscose fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or steam clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate every 3–6 months for even wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight to preserve grey field depth and viscose lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim loose threads carefully with scissors — do not pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e FREE Shipping via FedEx or UPS. In stock — ships within 1–2 business days!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free returns if defective, damaged, or doesn’t match our listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChange of Mind Returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return shipping for the 5.6x8 size is a flat rate of $75 to ensure safe and insured transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grey abstract expressionist lion wool and viscose hand knotted area rug does something rare — it transforms the atmosphere of a room. The warm silver-grey abrash field gives the composition a depth and moodiness that the ivory version cannot replicate, making the gestural lines glow with even greater intensity against the cool ground. Interior designers and collectors choose it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extraordinary abstract expressionist lion — charging forward in explosive gestural lines, raw energy woven knot by knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm silver-grey abrash field — more dramatic and atmospheric than ivory, shifting from warm silver to cool grey with the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge-to-edge composition with no border — pure wall-to-wall abstract art, maximum visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool and viscose blend — warm matte depth from wool, subtle natural lustre from viscose that makes the gestural lines glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 KPSI hand knotted craftsmanship — exceptional knot density, extraordinary detail and long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Authentic hand knotted craftsmanship — 80 knots per square inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Premium wool \u0026amp; viscose blend — natural lustre \u0026amp; lasting durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Abstract expressionist lion — charging forward in explosive gestural swirling lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Warm silver-grey abrash field — dramatic and atmospheric, shifts from warm silver to cool grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Edge-to-edge composition — no border, pure wall-to-wall abstract art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports master artisan communities in Bhadohi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ In stock 5.6x8 ft — Ready to ship in 1–2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Perfect for contemporary, art-forward, eclectic, and collector interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tufts Knots","offers":[{"title":"5.6x8","offer_id":53993910960447,"sku":"M89150568","price":819.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6678\/5087\/files\/6557_GREY_5.7X7.11_M8915_18947_1.jpg?v=1783251053","url":"https:\/\/tuftsknots.com\/products\/grey-abstract-expressionist-lion-wool-viscose-hand-knotted-5-6x8-rug","provider":"Tufts Knots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}