Traditional Tibetan Tiger Rug

Historically the splayed tiger rugs are tied to tantric meditation in nepal and have stood as a key motif in tibetan art.

Traditional tibetan tiger rug.

The extreme climate in this region at these altitudes results in a wool rich in lanolin. A collection of traditional hand knotted tibetan rugs and carpets straight from the loom. Traditional tibetan tiger rug carpet runner 60cmx180cm 2ft x 6ft pure wool handmade nepal buddhism tibet meditation rectangle. Intricate hand knotted rugs of all sizes were used to decorate the grand monasteries of the large monastic communities the estates of noble aristocrats and modest yak hair tents of nomads.

Many tibetans believe that meditating on a tiger carpet will protect you from negativity enhance your meditation practice. Tibetan tiger rug among traditional tibetan carpets the so called tiger rugs are a unique and fascinating genre of its own. Original large tibetan tiger rug 2 999 00. 5 out of 5 stars.

Flayed tiger skin rugs were used by tibetan lamas as sitting rugs representing the buddhist taming of the wild ego centered mind. Lovingly crafted by tibetan refugee artisans in nepal. The pure wool used in our tibetan oriental rugs comes from sheep that graze the himalayan mountain range at elevations that touch the sky. White dragon phoenix carpet 780 00.

Red dragon phoenix carpet 780 00. 4 x 6 traditional chuba striped tibetan carpet 839 00. Tibetans use rugs for many purposes ranging from flooring to wall hanging to horse saddles though the most common use is as a seating carpet. Tibetan rugs are traditionally made from tibetan highland sheep s wool called changpel.

Tibetan chuba traditional style carpet 4 by 6 foot 559 00. Tibetan rug making is an ancient traditional craft. This is a general informative article about tibetan tiger rugs. Tibetan tiger rugs carpets.

Creates hand knotted carpets that we consider today s masterpieces and tomorrow s heirlooms. The reason is our wool. Large tibetan tiger rug burnt orange 899 00. Tibetan carpets and tiger rugs are truly beautiful pieces of art known for their quality and longevity.

Tibetan rug or carpet weaving is a traditional craft that has long been used to adorn temple floors pillars beams walls and even horse saddles. These probably replaced actual tigerskins used earlier in tibet.