1. A vibrant saddle rug (khagangma)
Tibet
Circa 1940
Wool warps and wefts
96 x 89cm (37 3/4" x 35")
The rug in brilliant, deep burnt orange with abrash. Within a wave and mountain edging, a large peony flower blooms, surrounded by four writhing dragons and clouds. Natural indigos, greens and yellows, with a strong pink of non-vegetal origin.