Hand Crafted Vintage Tibetan Tiger Rug

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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 ...

An unusual Tibetan tiger rug This Tibetan rug is very rare, and it's in a very good condition! The colors are amazing and it would make a stunning ad...

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

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...