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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: 3'3" x 6'8" (99 cm x 203 cm).
Circa: 1940.
This antique circa 1940 Tibetan rug is a handmade, one-of-a-kind runner distinguished by its restrained palette and bold geometric drawing. The hand-knotted wool pile showcases a smoky taupe field framed by ivory borders, with a central medallion, Greek key guard border, and stylized cloud and floral motifs rendered in slate, charcoal, and soft gold. Its elongated format and balanced composition make it an elegant choice for a hallway, entryway, or office.
Muted neutral tones of taupe, ivory, charcoal, slate, cream, and gold, with a taupe 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.























































