{"product_id":"tibetan-monastery-runner-minimalist-roundel-field","title":"Tibetan Monastery Runner | Minimalist Roundel Field","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis beautifully restrained and quietly sophisticated antique Tibetan monastery runner, with a very refined sense of balance embodies a rare sense of calm and openness, where design is expressed through restraint rather than density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlong its elongated field, a sequence of softly articulated roundels emerges at measured intervals, each one gently punctuating the surface like moments of pause within a continuous flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlike more elaborate monastery weavings, the composition here is intentionally spacious. The ground—rendered in warm, luminous tones—acts as a field of light, allowing the circular motifs to breathe and resonate without visual interruption. These roundels, subtly drawn and harmoniously spaced, may be read as stylised floral medallions or symbolic forms, quietly echoing themes of continuity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe borders, in cooler and slightly darker tones, provide a delicate frame that contains the composition without overpowering it. Their presence is understated yet essential, offering structure to what is otherwise a remarkably open and contemplative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe overall effect is one of meditative simplicity—an aesthetic often associated with textiles intended for more intimate or contemplative spaces within Tibetan interiors. Woven in resilient, lanolin-rich Himalayan wool, the rug would have had a supple handle and a soft, time-developed sheen, enhancing the gentle transitions within its palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate: Late 19th century to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well preserved, with an appealing patina consistent with age. No major repairs or structural issues\u003cbr\u003eColours: W\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-SG\"\u003earm golden ochre - soft saffron\/pale apricot-muted amber\/soft taupe - light beige\/subtle faded red\/cool blue-grey\/gentle abrash throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 67 cm × 514 cm (26.4 in × 202.4 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43759626682433,"sku":"162-03-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/tibetan-monastery-runner-minimalist-roundel-field-front.jpg?v=1775810691","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/tibetan-monastery-runner-minimalist-roundel-field","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}