Antique Chequerboard Design Rug
N°
00486
Period
Circa 1990
Origin
Tibet
Materials
Wool
Status
Sold
Size
159 cm x 85 cm5'2" x 2'9"
Woven by nomads on narrow backstrap looms, this chequerboard rug is composed of three individually woven panels joined together in order to make a complete pattern. The Himalayan highland wool employed for this piece has the characteristic glossy texture, imparting a special character to the composition.