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2. An Upper Saddle Rug Tibetan or Mongolian 1st Half 20th Century Wool warps, cotton wefts Dimensions: 35" x 22-3/4" (89 x 58 cm) |
The brilliantly coloured rug in a combination of 12 different vegetal and chemical dyes of deep, mid and light indigo blue, vegetal green, yellow, tan, red, orange and salmon, pale pink and white, is woven in a pattern which echoes the applique textiles of Tibet's temples. A keyfret border within plain edges surrounds a field of 'patchwork' triangles which encompass two opposing panels of flower-filled vases. Unusually, an inscription in Tibetan characters is woven into each panel. |