Are Tibetan Rugs Popular?

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