| We've all heard about Tibetan rugs, but are | | | | ones where a solid color of brown, black, or |
| Tibetan rugs popular in our North American | | | | deep blue, while the modern ones have |
| culture? The popularity of Tibetan rugs waxes | | | | developed a wider color palette.Any mat that |
| and wanes from month to month. One minute | | | | is made in the shape of a square is |
| there is interest in the North American | | | | considered a mediation mat in Tibet. But |
| market, the next there is none.Tibetan rugs | | | | realistically if that was the case every |
| are a tribal tradition and their designs are | | | | Tibetan would be committed to dharma and |
| pictorial and generally focus on the Buddhist | | | | meditation and no one would be doing anything |
| element. There rugs will also include | | | | else.The checkerboard rugs appear to be the |
| geometric patterns. Collectors can't seem to | | | | most popular rug from Tibet. It's apparent |
| decide if these unique rugs are worth their | | | | that when it comes to Tibetan rugs an |
| investment dollars or not.Older Tibetan rugs | | | | understanding of the pictographs is not |
| in good condition are hard to find. Most | | | | appreciated in their rugs, unlike with other |
| never left Tibet and thus the only ones | | | | cultures. There appeal as a home decor piece |
| available in the North American market are | | | | is very understandable as they are distinct |
| the more current rugs. Few rug dealers | | | | and unique but as a collectors rug it's hard |
| provide an opportunity to purchase beautiful | | | | to comprehend what drives the market.The |
| old Tibetan rugs. More often than not the | | | | market for Tibetan rugs is more of a decor |
| rugs that have found their way to the western | | | | market and less of a collectors market and |
| world are the checkerboard rugs which are a | | | | even still the Tibetan rugs seem to have a |
| variety of the tsuktruk weavings. They are | | | | difficult time penetrating the market with |
| generally a single color pile weave made from | | | | any strength. When it comes to interest in |
| narrow strips that are sewn together. These | | | | Tibetan rugs it appears to be tied to an |
| rugs do not have designs.The Wangen rugs come | | | | understanding of dharma and Buddhism.You are |
| from a village called Wangden in the village | | | | probably well aware that the Tibetan culture |
| of Tsang. Wangden was always one of the | | | | is seldom discussed and few people understand |
| traditional weaving centers were the warped | | | | Buddhism or the Tibetan people including |
| face rugs originated from.Variations in color | | | | those in the Pamir Mountains which are |
| and structure have emerged but from where no | | | | located in north Pakistan. Perhaps the lacks |
| one is certain. Most have been assigned the | | | | of understanding of the Tibetan people is the |
| Bokhara name which is given to all Tekke | | | | reason that the Tibetan rugs can't seem to |
| Turkmen rugs but there is suspicion that | | | | grab a continuously comfortable market |
| these rugs actually originated from the | | | | share.The Tibetan rugs are unique, |
| Wangden area which has emerged as a modern | | | | intriguing, and an excellent conversational |
| weaving center.Tiger rugs wear also quite | | | | piece. If you are looking for a rug you |
| trendy for a period which has now waned. The | | | | should certainly consider Tibetan rugs.John |
| interesting thing about Tibetan rugs is that | | | | Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet |
| there popularity is not dictated by | | | | buying process and provides tips to keep your |
| availably. The tiger rugs have many of the | | | | carpet lasting long. To learn more and |
| expected Tibetan characteristics and they are | | | | receive your free mini-course visit the |
| sold as meditation rugs or mats. The older | | | | carpet rugs website. |