{"product_id":"hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-tsutruk-red-green-check","title":"Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Tsutruk Red Green Check","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Tibetan tsutruk rug from the early 20th century (circa 1920–1930), constructed from three narrow hand-sewn panels in the traditional manner. The field is animated by a dense checkerboard pattern alternating deep brick red and forest green — a pulsating optical composition rooted in Tibetan textile tradition. No structural issues or repairs. Measures 70 x 162 cm — a format consistent with monastic bedding or seating use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Tibetan tsutruk rug is a compelling study in rhythm, structure, and chromatic vibration. Constructed in the traditional manner from three narrow loom-woven panels joined vertically, the piece reflects the practical constraints of Tibetan looms while simultaneously elevating them into a distinctive aesthetic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field is animated by a dense checkerboard pattern, alternating small squares in deep red and green, creating a pulsating, almost optical effect across the surface. This design is far from simplistic; rather, it demonstrates the weaver's sophisticated understanding of colour interaction and visual movement. The subtle irregularities in alignment and tone — particularly at the junctions of the panels — enhance the vitality of the composition, lending it a spontaneous, almost painterly quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, the construction becomes even more evident, revealing the individual woven strips and their careful hand-sewn assembly. In some areas, gentle tonal shifts and panel variation introduce a quiet asymmetry, a hallmark of authentic tsutruk pieces and a reminder of their entirely hand-crafted origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe checkerboard motif itself is deeply rooted in Tibetan textile tradition and is often associated with textile prototypes — patchwork cloths or padded sleeping mats — translated here into pile weaving. In elongated format, such rugs were frequently used as bedding, seating, or monastic furnishings, valued as much for their warmth and durability as for their visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Early 20th century (circa 1920–1930)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A genuine and characterful example, valued for its authentic construction as much as for its visual impact, with no structural issues or repairs.\u003cbr\u003eColours (4): Deep brick red — madder red \/ forest green — olive green \/ soft brown undertones \/ muted bluish-grey — faded tones (visible on reverse and panel variation)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 70 cm x 162 cm (27.6 in x 63.8 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43785914679361,"sku":"70-05-01","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-tsutruk-red-green-check-front.jpg?v=1776673057","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-tsutruk-red-green-check","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}