Auction of Tibetan Rugs, January 18, 2009

On January 18, 2009 starts our re-launch of traditional Tibetan rugs. This page is a preview on a few selected pieces of the collection. All carpets were exclusively made for artelino after old designs. All were hand-knotted in Nepal using traditional Tibetan patterns and tools under ethically and socially responsible working conditions.

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Three Flower Medaillons

Tibetan Rugs - Overview and how to purchase.
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Three colorful flower medallions surrounded by an ornamental border. A rich ornamental rug with beautiful color combinations. A real masterpiece of Tibetan craftsmanship.

Lotus and Fruit

Tibetan Rugs - Home
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This carpet shows the elaborate presentation of the "Two Lotus and Three Fruits" design in pastel shades of green and red. Each fruit (peach, pomegranate and citron) has its own meaning. Swastika border. This rug is a very elaborate and sophisticated combination of the old Swastika border and the basic lotus flower design found in early Tibetan nomad carpets. The color combination is very harmonious and was selected with great care during the design phase.

Dragon and Phoenix

Tibetan Rugs with Dragon Design
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Phoenix and Dragon are representing the imperial pair (emperor and empress), the harmonic unity of masculinity and femininity. An extroardinary, well-done Tibetan rug with very rich ornaments and a fantastic work by the designer and the weavers.

Three Medaillons

Tibetan Carpets - Video
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This elaborate presentation of a flower design shows three peonies in the center which are surrounded by other blossoms. The design is rare and the color combination is a demonstration of the mature style of the designer. Only few people are capable of creating such rugs today.

Snow Lions

Books on Tibetan Rugs - article
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Two majestic snow lions facing each other. This rug was made after a carptet given away as a present by the 12th Dalai Lama around 1912. The snow lion is another of the Tibetan pantheon and stands for fearlessness and a cheerful mind.

Flowers and Clouds

Tibetan Rugs with Floral Designs - article
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This carpet depicts a colorful combination of flowers and clouds. A rich ornamental design made exclusively for artelino after the design of an old rug from the 1940s originating in Gyantse.

Abstract Design

Tibetan Dragon Rugs - article
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This simple but pleasing abstract rug looks like a contemporary new design. It is not, but made after an old Tibetan design. The use of abstract, geometrical patterns is one of the surprising facts about traditional Tibetan rug designs.

Tiger Rug

Tibetan Carpets from Nepal - article
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The vivid depiction of an awesome tiger sneaking through a bamboo forest. Tiger rugs are a very special genre within the field of Tibetan carpets. Until the late 1970s tiger rugs were practically unknown outside Tibet/Nepal. In 1979 the first tiger rug was brought to the U.S.A. and bought by the Newark Museum. Tiger rugs were reserved for the Tibetan nobility and for the monasteries. They are a symbol for strength and power.

If you have Mimi Lipton's book available, please compare this design with the book reference to appreciate the great work done by the designer and the weaver of this unique piece. Call it art or call it arts and crafts. In any case it is a gorgeous work. We recommend to read the book titled Tibetan Tiger Rugs by Mimi Lipton, entirely devoted to the subject of tiger rugs.

Five Dragons

Khaden - article
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Five dragons in a very rare formation, surrounded by a typically Tibetan border. The color combinations are awesome. Please pay attention to the detailed rendering of the dragons' bodies. It took half a year to finish this rug from design until the final washing and contouring. One of the most beautiful pieces of the collection.

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