Antique Tibetan Door Rug

Tigers are not native animals of the Tibetan plateau; however their presence in neighbouring countries such as China and India partly explain its depiction, both in a realistic as well as in an abstract fashion, on a specific group of antique Tibetan weavings. The tiger pelt became a symbol of high rank in Tibet, employed almost exclusively on weavings which belonged to the religious as well as secular upper class. Following a series of important exhibitions and publications, rugs with this design have become exceedingly rare and sought-after. On this rare monastic example, the tiger pelt rug...

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Tsukdruk rugs are possibly the most representative examples of the Tibetan nomadic weaving tradition. Woven with lanolin-rich highland wool, these come in narrow strips constructed o...

Collectible and rare Tibetan saddle cover featuring two charming tigers surrounded by a border of beautiful dragons. This handmade saddle was prob...

Fine Tibetan rug, hand knotted Design: Modern Tibetan rug making is an ancient, traditional craft. Tibetan rugs are traditionally made from Tibetan highland sheep's wool, calle...

Discover the Tibetan Tiger Rug, meticulously hand-woven and knotted from highland sheep wool by master weavers. Reserved for emperors, lamas, and noble f...

Step into the realm of the majestic with this exquisite Tibetan Tiger Rug, an emblem of strength and mysticism. Handcrafted with an eye for detail, this ...