Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Eight-Lotus Vine Lattice

A delicately composed Tibetan khaden, handwoven in resilient, lanolin-rich Himalayan wool whose naturally silky fibres have acquired a luminous, almost velvety patina over time. The field unfolds as a flowing lattice of scrolling vines, gently meandering across a soft, open ground and linking an array of 8 finely articulated floral blooms, likely stylized lotus rosettes linked through an elegant scrolling vine, a motif rooted in the Tibetan interpretation of the padma—symbol of purity and spiritual continuity

Each blossom appears to float lightly within the composition; its form balanced between stylization and natural inspiration. The vines, rendered with elegant curvature, create a sense of continuous movement—unhurried, harmonious, and quietly lyrical. The drawing is confident yet not rigid, revealing the guiding hand of the weaver and preserving the human warmth of its making.

Set against a pale ground, the design acquires an airy clarity, allowing each motif to breathe. The overall effect is one of refined lightness, where ornament and space exist in perfect balance.

Age: Early to mid-20th century (circa 1920–1940)
Condition: Very good antique condition, with light and even wear
Colours (6): Soft ivory — warm cream / sage green — olive / coral red — soft rose / powder blue — muted indigo / warm apricot — light orange / pale celadon — soft gray-blue
Dimensions: 80 cm x 157 cm (31.5 in x 61.8 in)