<When Tiger Used to Smoke> Jasoo Rug

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 ...

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

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...

This intricately designed Peking carpet was created during a Golden Age of Chinese artistry, between 1900 and 1920. Its detailed craftsmanship is a true representation of the skill and artistry of the Chinese weavers. The soft colors and tiger design...