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Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug

19th century
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A fabulous antique Tibetan Khaden rug, these rugs are known as sleeping rugs and were used for just that, to sleep on.  Woven in the late 19th century, the design and colours are typical of this period, beautiful motifs with cloud-band designs and lotus flowers.  Fabulous colours of greens, indigo blues and reds, and in excellent pile all over, a wonderful small decorative rug.

Purchase this Tibetan rug online and we shall send it securely to your home, included in the price is our excellent anti-slip rug underlay.  A rare and beautiful Tibetan Khaden rug.

Tibetan rugs and antiques cannot be properly introduced without a brief discussion of the Tibetan plateau, the highest plateau in Asia. There is a fundamental uniqueness that cannot be duplicated.  That is, the plateau's isolation is indigenous to a few animals and plants. Because of the high altitudes, usually well over 2500m, it is cold and the air lacks oxygen. Tibet is very unique with the Tibetan sheep and yak can live only at high altitudes.  Designs of Tibetan rugs have largely been influenced by Chinese designs and sometime incorporated traditional folk motifs. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228873
Dealers Internal Reference
12250
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A fabulous antique Tibetan Khaden rug, these rugs are known as sleeping rugs and were used for just that, to sleep on.
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 Woven in the late 19th century, the design and colours are typical of this period, beautiful motifs with cloud-band designs and lotus flowers.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  Fabulous colours of greens, indigo blues and reds, and in excellent pile all over, a wonderful small decorative rug.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Tibetan Khaden rug featuring a deep blue field adorned with three stylised lotus blossoms and red decorative borders.
fig 1. Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug

Purchase this Tibetan rug online and we shall send it securely to your home, included in the price is our excellent anti-slip rug underlay.  A rare and beautiful Tibetan Khaden rug.

Tibetan rugs and antiques cannot be properly introduced without a brief discussion of the Tibetan plateau, the highest plateau in Asia. There is a fundamental uniqueness that cannot be duplicated.  That is, the plateau's isolation is indigenous to a few animals and plants. Because of the high altitudes, usually well over 2500m, it is cold and the air lacks oxygen. Tibet is very unique with the Tibetan sheep and yak can live only at high altitudes.  Designs of Tibetan rugs have largely been influenced by Chinese designs and sometime incorporated traditional folk motifs. 

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228873
Dealers Internal Ref
12250
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Tibetan Khaden rug featuring a deep blue field adorned with three stylised lotus blossoms and red decorative borders.

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An antique hand-knotted Tibetan Khaden rug featuring a deep blue field adorned with three stylised lotus blossoms and red decorative borders.
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A Khaden is a traditional Tibetan carpet specifically proportioned for sitting or sleeping, usually measuring roughly three feet by six feet. Originating in the Himalayan region, these rugs feature distinct Buddhist iconography, vibrant vegetable dyes, and a unique weaving technique integral to Tibetan culture.

Traditional Tibetan rugs are hand-knotted using local highland wool, known for its high lanolin content and durability, spun over a cotton or wool warp. Weavers employ a unique cut-loop knotting method using a metal rod, producing a soft, dense pile with rich texture.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool variations, soft natural dye abrash, and a specific knot structure with a distinctive loop pattern visible on the reverse. Older examples often display classic motifs like lotus flowers, clouds, or dragons, and feature minor hand-woven asymmetry.

Due to their bold geometric structures and saturated colours, Tibetan Khaden rugs serve as effective accent pieces in minimalist, bohemian, or eclectic interiors. They work exceptionally well grounded in entryways, beneath occasional chairs, or hung on walls as textile art.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents dust accumulation within the pile. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth and neutral wool detergent, avoiding harsh chemical treatments or over-wetting the natural fibres.
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