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Antique Tibet Rug - Late 19th Century

$2,600
£1,945.85
€2,274.37
CA$3,674
A$3,708.60
CHF 2,130.97
MX$44,952.69
NOK 24,664.93
SEK 25,193.83
DKK 17,001.53

About the Item

This rare late 19th century Tibet rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent all-over field pattern of repeating auspicious symbols, stylized flora, and sacred medallions. This structural balance between the prominent rich blue field complete with its structured rows of symbolic motifs, surrounding geometric border bands, and precise craftsmanship reflects the pinnacle of traditional Himalayan fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive spiritual design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep blue canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated coral red, soft orange, ivory, and multi-colored details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Tibetan regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome key and geometric bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, looped knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate symbolic outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central field layout and corresponding ritual borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Tibetan production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Himalayan art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Length: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Central Asia
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251499862

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