$1,500
One of the most personal and soulful textiles in Asian weaving. Made in Tibet in the late nineteenth century, it was created not for ceremony or export but for daily life. A Khaden served as a bed rug, a meditation seat and a trusted companion through the long winters of the Tibetan plateau.
Woven from pure local sheep wool and coloured with natural dyes, this rug shows the softness and strength that high mountain wool is known for. The palette has mellowed with age, creating harmony between its floral and symbolic motifs. Areas of wear simply confirm its authenticity and long service.
The design language reflects Buddhist culture. Lotus flowers, cloud forms and protective symbols appear freely, arranged with the gentle irregularity that makes Tibetan art so appealing. The result is expressive, warm and deeply human.
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The Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug belongs to one of the most soulful and ancient weaving traditions in Asia. These rugs were never made as decorative luxuries. They were made for life itself. In Tibet, a Khaden served as a bed rug, a meditation seat, a family heirloom and a companion through the long winters of the high plateau. Every Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug carries that intimacy in its wool. It is art that was lived with, slept on and relied upon. The Rug Shop is pleased to offer a rare example that preserves both the spirit and the beauty of this tradition.
Woven in Tibet in the late nineteenth century, this Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug is made entirely from local sheep wool, prepared by hand and knotted with the patience that mountain life demands. Natural dyes give it warmth and softness. Colours in Tibetan rugs tend to reflect the landscape and the monastery. Saffron, indigo, walnut and madder appear often, sometimes softened and sometimes alive with brightness. In this piece the tones have settled gently with age. Areas of wear speak honestly of its history but do not detract from its presence. Instead they contribute to the feeling that this rug has lived a life.
One of the most appealing qualities of the Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug is its sense of personal scale. Unlike large Persian or Chinese carpets made for grand homes or palaces, a Khaden was woven for a single person or family. Its proportions were designed to sit on a wooden bed frame or the floor of a monastery room. This intimate format gave Tibetan weavers the opportunity to experiment with design, colour and symbolism in ways that were deeply expressive. No two Khadens are ever quite the same. Each one reflects the imagination of the weaver, the mood of the season and the materials available.
The design language of the Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug draws from a rich world of Buddhist symbolism. Lotus flowers speak of spiritual awakening. Clouds hint at transcendence. Tigers and snow lions guard against negativity. Floral roundels and fretwork borders represent harmony and protection. The arrangement is rarely rigid. Tibetan art welcomes spontaneity and life. Even when repeating motifs, the placement feels free. This gentle irregularity is one of the charms that collectors look for in an authentic Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug.
Tibetan weavers relied on sheep from the high plateau, whose wool is remarkable for its resilience. Cold climate sheep produce a wool that is full of natural lanolin, soft yet strong. When hand spun and hand knotted, it creates a pile that can last for generations. This is why a true Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug from the late nineteenth century still holds together so well. The wool does not simply endure. It improves. It becomes more supple. The touch becomes velvet toned through years of daily use.
Natural dyes also play a major role in the character of this Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug. Colours made from roots, flowers, minerals and bark give a depth that synthetic dyes can never fully imitate. They shift gently with time, settling into earthy harmony. The palette of this rug, softened by age, connects the viewer immediately with the Tibetan landscape. One feels mountain air, monastery walls, nomadic tents and the stillness of the plateau.
Historically, Khadens were traded along pilgrimage routes and through mountain markets. They travelled with monks, traders and families across the Himalayan region. Owning an Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug is like holding a piece of that cultural journey. It is a reminder of a life shaped by altitude, belief and quiet endurance.
For collectors, the appeal of the Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug lies not only in its beauty but in its authenticity. Many later Tibetan style rugs were made for export with different wool and different workshop ambitions. A genuine late nineteenth century piece like this remains rare. It reflects a world before industrial influence, where weaving was a domestic and spiritual act.
This Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug, offered by The Rug Shop, stands as a true survivor. It has softness, age, soul and cultural depth. Its materials are pure. Its colours are natural. Its condition is good, with areas of wear that confirm its life story. It is both art and history, a textile with presence and warmth. Whether collected for its cultural significance or for its quiet beauty, it carries the spirit of the Tibetan plateau into any home.
A real Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug does not shout. It speaks gently. It invites contemplation. It embodies a way of life where objects were made with care, used with intention and kept with affection. This piece is ready to continue that story.
Can I get the same rug in a different size?
Each of our rugs is an individual, hand made work of art because of that it is not possible for us to have duplicates in different sizes.
How are your rugs made?
All of our rugs are 100% Handmade on a loom. We have created a close relationship with all of the craftspeople who make our rugs which allows us to get the highest quality rugs directly from the people who made them.
Are your rugs new/used?
We offer a variety of both new and used Persian rugs from many areas including Persia, Turkey, and Morocco see below for more info on locations.
NEW: We support over 30 families in Afghanistan who produce the highest quality Persian rugs.
OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE: We source our used rugs from village and tribal families at source. As well as attend worldwide auctions. We have formed relationships with Persian rug collectors that allow us to get incredible pieces that are not normally on the market.
Can I try before i buy?
We have a “try before you buy” system for approved customers.
Where are your rugs from?
Afghanistan, Persia, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco etc.
