Hand-Knotted and Carved Nepalese Tibetan Wool and Silk Blend Area Rug
Item Details
A hand-knotted and carved Tibetan area rug. Attributed to Tibetan weavers working from Nepal, this plush wool and silk rug is rendered in gold and shades of gray. It features stylized palmettes, flowers, leaves and vines in gold and grays over an ash-gray field. The field is framed by four borders, two of which are gold with subtle carving, while the main border features a pattern of lacy, alternating shields in ash and gold over charcoal. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with mesh skirts and long wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.
| Type | Area Rug |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Approximate Size | 8′ × 10′ |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Period | Vintage |
Condition
- wear to pile with areas of loss; damage to selvedges, with selvedge cords showing; signs of repair
areas of pile loss and repairs, primarily in one corner; discoloration throughout; wear and losses to section of edge; colors abrash
Dimensions
- approximately 8.1’ W x 10.7’ D.
Item #
18BOS089-018
