Tibetan Prayer Rug Tiger

The special method of knotting is considered unique to this tradition and they are typically made from the wool of the tibetan highland sheep called changpel.

Tibetan prayer rug tiger. Large temple style prayer wheel. When sander cohen started dharmashop 20 years ago the tibetan tiger rug was one of the first products we carried. Each piece contains 100 knots per inch resulting in a rug that is luxuriously thick and supple. It is a common practice to wrap oneself in tiger pelts or sit on a tiger rug for prayer.

Many rugs from tibet are around 3 x 5 feet and were produced for utilitarian and practical use. Medium tibetan tiger rug sunset orange 699 00. A fantastic primitive mongolian rug. 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.

Many of these small scatter size rugs were created in the home. We seek out unusual rare and unique items from nepal burma thailand and laos to name just some of the countries we visit. Every piece is a superb work of art and craft which will be enjoyed by your family for generations to come. Traditional tibetan copper prayer wheel.

Many tibetans believe that meditating on a tiger carpet will protect you from negativity and enhance your meditation practice. Each piece contains 100 knots per inch resulting in a rug that is luxuriously thick and supple. We seek out unusual rare and unique items from nepal burma thailand and laos to name just some of the countries we visit. Tibetan tiger rugs.

One artisan works for almost a month to weave each rug. Large tibetan tiger rug 05 899 00. One artisan works for almost a month to weave each rug. The iconic tiger rugs of tibet and the shaggy wangden prayer mat are just two of tibet s outstanding contributions to the world of oriental rugs.

Tibetan rugs are exceptional representations of an artistic culture that relies heavily on religious symbolism and local motifs influenced by chinese designs. The wool is dyed carded and spun and then woven using the unique tibetan knot. The entire process is done completely by hand. Small tibetan tiger rug 299 00.

Tiger tiger has been engaged in importing quality rugs beads dharma items and handicrafts from the himalayas and southeast asia since 1992. This can be compared to the muslim mihrab prayer rugs. Excellent tibetan hand knotted wool green oriental area rug 7 10 x 9 5 786 05. Tiger tiger has been engaged in importing quality rugs beads dharma items and handicrafts from the himalayas and southeast asia since 1992.

Pure tibetan wool is used renowned for its lustre and softness. Meditation in rugs from tibet.