{"product_id":"hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-tangerine-checkerboard-greek-key","title":"Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Tangerine Checkerboard Greek Key","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA striking and highly articulate antique Tibetan rug presents a compelling and visually assertive composition, centred on a finely articulated checkerboard field, rendered in a warm, saturated orange that immediately evokes associations with monastic textiles and robes. The field, though geometrically ordered, possesses a subtle vibrancy, its small-scale pattern creating a softly pulsating ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this piece most profoundly is its exceptionally bold and graphic border, which frames the composition with remarkable authority. Composed of large-scale, angular ‘S’-derived motifs—reminiscent of a stylised meander or fret—this border introduces a powerful visual counterpoint to the delicacy of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis motif likely represents a vestigial echo of an ancient ornamental vocabulary, one that can be traced across a wide geographical spectrum—from early Central Asian textiles to Turkmen weavings, where similar forms appear in secondary borders, and even to Anatolian village rugs. Here, however, the motif is elevated to a primary structural role, suggesting both confidence in design and a deliberate aesthetic choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe juxtaposition of the intimate, repetitive field with such a commanding border creates a dynamic tension—between restraint and boldness, between inward meditation and outward declaration. The predominantly orange ground further supports the possibility of monastic or ritual association, aligning chromatically with the robes of Tibetan clergy.\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 luminous surface, enhancing both its tactile and visual 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 104 \u0026amp; 105, Plate 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Overall well preserved, with wear consistent with age and use and no structural issues or repairs\u003cbr\u003eWarp: 6 ply cotton\u003cbr\u003eWeft: 1 shed ivory + brown wool\u003cbr\u003eKnots: 4 ply yarn, wool\u003cbr\u003e6h x 4v: 24 kpsi\u003cbr\u003eColours (10): Orange \/ red \/ light red (faded) \/ pink (faded) \/ light blue \/ blue-green \/ burnt orange \/ dark burgundy \/ natural brown overdyed \/ blue\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 73 cm x 140 cm (28.7 in x 55.1 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43239443333185,"sku":"61-05-01","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-tangerine-checkerboard-greek-key-front.jpg?v=1776935984","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-tangerine-checkerboard-greek-key","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}