{"product_id":"hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-indigo-cloud-medallion","title":"Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Indigo Cloud Medallion","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA refined and quietly powerful composition, this antique Tibetan rug is distinguished by a striking central medallion, set within a deeply saturated indigo field that lends the composition both depth and gravitas. The medallion—remarkable for its vivid green ground—appears almost luminous against the darker surround, its form carefully articulated with accents of red and pale blue that heighten its visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSurrounding this focal element, a field of stylised cloud motifs unfolds in a rhythmic and somewhat unconventional arrangement. These cloud forms, rendered with a degree of abstraction, introduce a sense of movement and atmospheric lightness, suggesting the celestial realm so often evoked in Tibetan and Sino-Buddhist decorative traditions. Their presence is particularly noteworthy, as such motifs are less commonly encountered in this format, lending the piece a distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEncasing the composition, the meandering ‘T’ border is drawn with a subtle three-dimensionality, its articulated geometry creating a sense of depth and structure. This border not only frames the field but also anchors the more fluid interior, establishing a refined balance between order and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe relatively coarse knotting contributes to the tactile honesty of the piece, while simultaneously enhancing the boldness of its design. The interplay between saturated indigo and the unexpectedly vibrant medallion creates a compelling visual dialogue—one that speaks to both tradition and individual artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWoven in resilient, lanolin-rich Himalayan wool, the rug would have possessed a supple handle and a softly lustrous surface, qualities that continue to support its enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReferenced from \"Dream Weavers - Textile Art from the Tibetan Plateau, Pages 138 \u0026amp; 139, Plate 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 19th - early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well preserved with no structural issues or repairs. Well developed patina over more than a century\u003cbr\u003eWarp: Z 2 S brown + ivory wool\u003cbr\u003eWeft: 2 sheds ivory + brown wool\u003cbr\u003eKnots: 3+4 ply yarn, wool\u003cbr\u003e6h x 4v: 24kpsi\u003cbr\u003eColours (5): Dark blue \/ medium blue \/ red \/ green \/ ivory\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 71 cm x 135 cm (27.9 in x 53.1 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228354936897,"sku":"65-05-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-indigo-cloud-medallion-front.jpg?v=1767414618","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-indigo-cloud-medallion","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}