CIRCA: early 1900’s – 1920
Without doubt the most beautiful intentionally abrashed Tibetan khaden we have ever seen. With the use of only two colours (brown and blue) the weaver has created a subtle but spectacular masterpiece using a repeating ‘gau box’ (or amulet) design. By very creative shading, the colour almost seamlessly transitions from one end appearing predominately blue to the other appearing predominately brown, almost reminiscent of the transition in an M C Escher artwork. This spectacular visual effect is created without doubt by the hand of a master weaver very experienced with the juxtaposition of colour and colour palette combinations. Made in the early 1900’s it has cotton warp, wool weft and all natural dyes. The size is 166cm x 92cm, there are no repairs or reweaves, the pile is full and the warp ends have been folded over and secured. A simple but captivating design that would fit in any modern day setting, and in excellent condition.