{"product_id":"tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-soft-cinnabar-ornamental-bloom","title":"Tibetan Horse Mask\/Yak Takyab | Soft Cinnabar Ornamental Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Tibetan takyab horse or yak mask from the late 19th–early 20th century, hand-knotted in lanolin-rich Himalayan wool on a warm cinnabar-red ground. The composition blossoms outward from a central lotus or peony medallion, rendered with soft curvilinear fluidity. Mounted on its original indigo-dyed textile backing with bound edges, elegantly framed in a white box frame. Approx. 18–22 cm (H) x 16–20 cm (W).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Tibetan takyab, hand-knotted in resilient, lanolin-rich Himalayan wool, presents a beautifully animated composition that leans toward the floral and ornamental, while retaining its essential protective function within nomadic Tibetan culture. Worn upon the forehead of horses or yaks, such masks served as talismanic devices — quiet guardians accompanying animals across the vast and often unpredictable terrain of the plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a warm cinnabar-red ground, the design blossoms outward from a central floral device, its petals and tendrils rendered with a fluidity that suggests both spontaneity and quiet control. The drawing is soft yet assured: curvilinear forms unfold symmetrically, yet never rigidly, giving the piece a sense of gentle movement — as though the motif itself were breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central medallion, reminiscent of a lotus or peony in stylised form, carries auspicious connotations of renewal, abundance, and spiritual unfolding. Surrounding elements — leaf-like extensions and small floral accents — radiate outward in harmonious balance, their palette lending a subtle chromatic richness to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike more geometric or calligraphic examples, this takyab speaks in a quieter, more decorative language. Its power lies not in bold assertion, but in harmony — an expression of protection conveyed through beauty, symmetry, and the organic rhythm of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, backed with indigo-dyed cloth, retains the integrity of its original construction. Signs of wear and age — soft abrasions, minor fading, and handling marks — serve as a testament to its lived function, reinforcing its authenticity as a working object rather than a purely decorative artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally sound, good overall considering age and utilitarian use. Even wear to the pile; backing cloth intact with age-related wear and light fraying.\u003cbr\u003eColours (6): Cinnabar red \/ coral \/ apricot \/ ivory — cream \/ celadon green — soft teal \/ indigo blue — medium — light blue — muted slate tones\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 18–22 cm (H) x 16–20 cm (W) \/ approx. 7.1–8.7 in (H) x 6.3–7.9 in (W)\u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Mounted on original indigo-dyed textile backing with carefully bound edges. Elegantly framed in a white box frame.\u003cbr\u003eTechnical: Warp — hand-spun wool, natural ivory tones \/ Weft — hand-spun wool, compact and firmly beaten\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43780075356225,"sku":"316","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-soft-cinnabar-ornamental-bloom-front.jpg?v=1776414936","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-soft-cinnabar-ornamental-bloom","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}