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Antique Tibetan Wangden
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

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Antique Tibetan Wangden

19th century
Description

A fabulous Wangden, monastic seating mat from Tibet.

Despite its great age, the piece remains in beautiful condition with good clear organic dyes.

From a very good American collection.

Deep cleaned and ready for display.

Date of Manufacture

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Tibetan Wangden Mat to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243808
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1. All rugs hand washed and moth proofed.

2. Money back guarantee in not totally satisfied.

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Description
A fabulous Wangden, monastic seating mat from Tibet.

Despite its great age, the piece remains in beautiful condition with good clear organic dyes.

From a very good American collection.

Deep cleaned and ready for display.

Date of Manufacture

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Tibetan Wangden Mat to the 1850s.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243808
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Dealer in antique decorative carpets, runners, oriental and tribal rugs, cleaning and restoration specialist

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Haliden Oriental Carpets Profile Page

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Haliden Oriental Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe.
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Archive I A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe.

Antique Tibetan Wangden

Archive II A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe. View II
Archive III A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe. View III
Archive IV A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe. View IV
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

Haliden Oriental Carpets
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North Somerset
United Kingdom

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A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe.
Antique Tibetan Wangden
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A square handwoven Tibetan Wangden wool mat featuring geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream framed by a thick blue fringe.
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  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTibetan
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBlue and Red
  • MotifsGeometric key border, Thick wool fringe, Central square grid, Abstract linear patterning
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 87 cm (34 in)

This antique Tibetan Wangden from 1850 is a traditional monastic seating mat originating from Tibet. The square handwoven wool and cotton textile displays a distinctive Tibetan style defined by a central square grid containing abstract linear patterning, bordered by a geometric key motif in red, blue, and cream. A thick, shaggy wool fringe in dark blue frames the entire perimeter of the piece, contrasting with the warm red, turquoise, and pale greenish tones of the central field. Organic dyes provide vibrant coloration across the dense pile surface. Measuring 100 cm high by 87 cm wide, the mat has a substantial format suited to a variety of interior placements. Today, such a piece functions well as a decorative floor rug, a wall-hanging display item, or an accent textile placed over a bench or chair within a bohemian or eclectic living space.

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Wangden rugs originate from the Wangden valley in Tibet, traditionally hand-woven by monks and local artisans primarily for use as seating cushions in monasteries and homes. They feature a unique warp-loop knot technique resulting in a heavy, thick pile and distinctive long fringe along the outer edge.

These mats are constructed using hand-spun sheep wool on a cotton or wool warp foundation, coloured with vegetable dyes. The weaving process utilises a distinctive continuous loop-knotting method with thick yarn, producing a soft, durable pile framed by a prominent uncut or cut wool fringe.

Authentic Wangden pieces exhibit a heavy structure, thick wool yarn, and characteristic fringe borders extending around the perimeter. Inspection of the reverse side reveals coarse, flexible warp-knotted construction and gentle colour variations typical of natural dye lots.

Small Wangden mats function effectively as tactile accent pieces placed on wooden benches, armchairs, or displayed as woven wall hangings. Their geometric motifs and rich colourways add visual texture to eclectic, bohemian, or minimalist spaces.

Regular maintenance involves gentle shaking or low-suction vacuuming without a rotating brush to protect the delicate fringe. Professional dry cleaning or specialist hand-washing is recommended for stain removal, along with keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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