CIRCA: early 1900’s
A beautifully coloured small carpet from the Baotou region of China that, given the tigma (cross) design in the striped central field, was probably intended as a seating carpet for the Tibetan market. The striking, subtly abrashed, blue outer border is of angular swastikas over-laid with flowers, while the inner secondary border is of reciprocating brown and blue rams horn motifs with a flower head in each corner. Made in the early 1900’s, it has a thick pile of soft silky wool, cotton warp and weft and the size is 102cm x 54cm. There are several small old repairs throughout, although most are indiscernible from the front side, otherwise it is in good condition.