CIRCA: early 1900’s
A two-toned indigo blue Tibetan seating carpet featuring a design arrangement often referred to as having its origins in the design on Chinese brocade textiles that were popular in Tibet. Here that design consists of five full and eight half floral roundels while scattered throughout the field is the shou, or longevity symbol, and the endless knot. It was made in the early 1900’s, the size is 60cm x 89cm, it has a cotton warp and wool weft and the dyes are all natural (from the indigo plant). It is in good condition with full pile and a subtle abrash throughout, and the ends have been folded over and secured underneath.