Tibetan Tapestries

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and in other contexts he also functions as a dharmapala, or 'Dharma-protector'. The buffalo head deity Vajrabhairava is one of the three principal meditation deities of the Gelug School. He is shown with nine faces in the Yab Yum...

Tie-dyed panel from Tibet, circa 1900. Woven on a back-strap loom by nomadic Tibetans, this type of tie-dyed wool was traditional used for horse blankets, sitting mats, or trimmin...

Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to focus their meditations and prayers. This 19th-century Tibetan Thangka, painted in rich red, green, and blue pigments, still maintains incredible vibrancy. The central figure is the Sakyamuni Buddha, seated in the diamond position with alms bowl...

Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet A rare example of a herder’s vest from west Tibet. Composed of thick natural brown Tibetan sheep’s wool, heavily embroidered with na...

Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even in their homes. The rich red, orange, green, and blue hues are still incredibly vibrant on ...

Early 20th century wool apron (pangden), Western Tibet In original condition, four panels woven on a back-strap loom, stitched together and worn as an apron among the Tibetans of th...

Vintage hand knotted and braided wool rug in dusky rose, pastel blue, olive and yellow. Lovely decorative and fun rug for some bohemian wild vibe. Possibly Afghanistan. Original tag...

Tibetan hand knotted wool rug or tapestry, this shape reminds of a saddle bag cover. Very decorative pure wool thick pile with asymmetrical cotton fringes. Rare item, likely custom m...

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner This unique Tibetan carpet is somewhat unusual, both in size and design layout. It’s narrower and shorter than most classic khaden sleeping rug...

Early 20th century Tibetan horse trapping, West Tibet This robust and graphically dazzling textile from the Tibetan plateau would have been used as either an under or over-saddle ...

A woven silk Kesi panel depicts Kirtimukha from Tibet circa the second half of 20th century. Beautifully woven from short weft silk with superb coloring and ...