Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Indigo Triple Medallion

A beautifully colored anyique Tibetan rug exhibiting the type of medallions of which Parpola speaks with regard to the TLV mirror and mandala patterns. The endless knots floating throughout the indigo blue field are quite lovely and an extremely rare format; one does not often see this pattern used in this manner.

The rug probably dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, indicated by the manner in which the meandering 'T' border is drawn as well as the floral elements in the corners of the field.

Referenced from "Dream Weavers - Textile Art of the Tibetan Plateau, Pages 142 & 143, Plate 47."

Age: Circa 1880-1920 (late 19th century to early 20th century)
Condition: Very well preserved with not structural issue no repairs
Warp: Z 2 S ivory wool
Weft: 2 sheds brown wool + gray wool
Knots: 3+4 ply yarn, wool
7h x 6v: 42 kpsi
Colours (8): Dark blue / medium blue / blue-green / red / light blue / yellow / lavender / ivory
Dimensions: 69 cm x 137 cm (27.2 in x 53.9 in)