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RugStore: The Rugs of Tibet/Nepal
About Tibetan rugs: The rug weaving in Tibet is age old tradition as it was done mainly for domestic usage. The suppression of Tibetan nationalism by China in the year 1959, made Tibetans to flee to the neighboring countries. Since then the carpet production began in Tibetan refugee camps, mainly situated in Nepal's Kathmandu valley. By the mid-1970s, carpets produced by Tibetans were exported to Europe and during the 1980s, Tibetan/Nepalese rugs were exported to United States as it attracted decorative market. The major attraction of this carpet is its handcrafted look characterized by highly stylized patterns and delighting orchestrated color schemes.
Tibetan rugs
Tibetan rugs generally depicted the Buddhist religion in Tibetan culture, art as its design and various Chinese design elements are also incorporated in these rugs - phoenix, dragon, and lotus symbols in traditional Tibetan carpets. These day rugs have entirely new design schemes featuring the characterized by Western design of traditional Tibetan motifs ranging from branching floral designs and snow lions to a vast medley of foreign and contemporary patterns. The patterns used other than Tibetan cultures are traditional Persian, Turkish, French, Bessarabian, and American southwest Indian. The ethnic design of original Tibetan rugs patterns are mainly simple with enhanced color of rich reds and blues to the softer lavenders and greys. At sometime these hues are made using vegetable dyes.
The threads used in Tibetan rugs are made by hand spun by this it gives depth and richness to the color and texture. The exclusively rugs from Tibet are made from Tibetan wool with the features of flexibility, sturdy, glossy, and springy. Generally the rugs woven with the blend of Tibetan and imported wool. Knot counts vary from 30 to 100 knots per square inch with the majority approximating 48 knots per square inch. Tibetan rugs feature a unique and ancient knotting technique by using axis rod (warp divider) and gauge rod (needle).
Tibetan rugs have a high flavor among the American buyers as they impart the rustic charm, characteristic of their traditional Tibetan counterparts, and also feature fashion-oriented colors and designs available varying size. These bold, diverse patterns have mesmerized with a rich texture and also by revealing the primitive unique design.
Tiger rugs
Among the Tibetan rugs Tiger rugs are famous for unique style; these rugs are made of fine Tibetan wool made by hand. The knot used in this rug is original Tibetan knots, the knots ranges from 100 knots per inch. It is the mater piece of craftsmanship, completely using old technique.