







Vintage Tibetan Area Rug (7' x 9')
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One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
Dimensions: 7'7" x 9'0" (231 cm x 274 cm).
Circa: 1960.
This vintage Tibetan rug from circa 1960 is a handmade, one-of-a-kind piece distinguished by its refined all-over field of small repeating motifs set against a softly striated blue ground. The minimalist composition, framed by a pale border, gives it a serene graphic presence while showcasing the character and craftsmanship collectors prize in Tibetan weaving. An ideal choice for a living room, bedroom, or office.
Muted cool tones of blue, ivory, cream, taupe, and gray, with a blue field.
Tibetan rugs are woven using a distinctive knotting technique unique to the Tibetan plateau — a loop technique quite different from the Turkish or Persian knot — which produces a characteristically thick, dense pile. Historically, Tibetan rugs served primarily as seating and bedding rather than floor coverings, and their bold, open compositions reflect this intimate scale of use.
Traditional designs include lotus and cloud motifs, geometric border systems, tiger and snow leopard stripes, and boldly stylized dragons — all drawn from the rich visual world of Tibetan Buddhism. Contemporary Tibetan-Nepalese rugs produced in Kathmandu workshops are among the world's most respected for the quality of their Himalayan wool and the range of their designs.























































