Tibetan Rugs
The Tibetan contemporary rugs have come to be synonymous with elegance, sophistication and value in the West.
Tibetan rugs celebrate the simplicity of life and nature, and are the culmination of an ancient art form practiced by the people of Tibet for ages. It has become a popular household craft that serves as a means of living for many. The rug making is widespread and can be witnessed by the fact that area rugs are used for a variety of domestic purposes in Tibet - from floor coverings to wall hangings to horse saddles. These area rugs woven in the tradition of the Tibetan people are made from Tibet’s very own highland sheep’s virgin wool. This particular wool endemic to Tibet serves as a rich fiber, which is of very high quality, and makes the area rugs long lasting.
The art of rug making in Tibet is steeped in tradition. Even the dye making process is a carefully guarded ancient art. These dyes use minerals and botanical substances derived from fruit peels, various tree barks, roots and leaves that produce a wide variety of colors.
A Buddhist monk praying on a Tibetan rug in a monastery ( Also called Gompa)
Lamayuru Gompa of Ladakh, belonging to the Red Hat Buddhist sect of Tibet, serves as a residence to approximately 150 monks.
For all those who prefer hand made area rugs to machine made ones Tibetan rugs are the perfect choice. Tibetan rugs reflect the beauty typical of all hand made artworks. The handmade Tibetan rugs are unique in the sense that almost every part of the process of rug making is done by hand. They are hand knotted and hand tufted by master Tibetan craftsmen. The use of machines is limited to a few aspects of the rug making process, only in Hand-tufted form. Even this is only a recent change brought about by the introduction of modern technology, the high cost of wholly hand made rugs, and the disappearance of knowledge of the ancient craft. However, the use of machines has brought about some improvements also in the area rugs, which were not possible before, such as some new finishing touches such as loop and cut-pile mixture.
The Tibetan rugs are not all made in Tibet. Many of these are made in Nepal and India, where Tibetan refugees migrated after the Chinese occupation in 1950. Nepal houses a very large rug business. This area rug business serves as the primary source of income for the Tibetan people who live in exile in India and Nepal. The same goes for the Tibetan government in exile.
Along with wool are silk of finest quality, hemp, and banana fiber used in creation of various Tibetan rugs. There are mixed fibers too. Each of these fibers are 100% natural and eco-friendly. Banana fiber rugs have a strong cotton foundation. They last long if they are not exposed to heavy traffic, and hence, are perfectly suitable for bedrooms and study rooms.
Tibetan rugs are of various styles: floral rugs, contemporary rugs, transitional rugs, stripes rugs, traditional rugs and tribal rugs. The contemporary rugs are mostly a blend of wool and silk. The colorings vary from sober to not-too-loud. Many of the designs are imperfect geometrical shapes and abstract drawings. The contemporary Tibetan rugs are mostly result of modifications by western designers to fit these rugs better in American and European lifestyles. Because of the finest quality fiber used to make these long-lasting area rugs and the unique captivating styles, the Tibetan contemporary rugs have come to be synonymous with elegance, sophistication and value in the West. No wonder people who own them look upon them as symbols of status and refined taste. These rugs can totally transform the look of your room, making it a cause of envy or appreciation for your neighbors. So gorgeous are the designs that they can not only be used as floor coverings but also as art on your walls, for office as well as for home decor. These are refined masterpieces that can enliven the look, accent any color scheme or define any furniture settings. Area Rugs Club is proud to offer one of the most beautiful collection of Tibetan rugs by Safavieh. As with all other area rugs, they come with free shipping and free padding (pad with orders of $395 and greater). Treat yourself with one of these simple, yet elegant rugs today. You will love it!
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Skye
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