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If asked to conjure one iconic image created by artists Dali or Picasso, one would be hard pressed to do so, because their styles had several entirely different periods. It was as if they were absolutely different artists. They re-invented themselves then like Lady Gaga and Madonna have done in our lifetime. If "Describe the look of a Tibetan rug" were a final Jeopardy question, there would be at least two correct answers.
Despite their rich traditional history, which has spanned centuries, Tibetan designs had changed little until one-decade after the Chinese invasion in 1959. Weavers fled from Tibet to Nepal. Tibetan rugs haven't been the same since. The designs of their rugs were no longer limited by government sanctions to depict only Buddhist imagery. Driven by supply and demand in the 1960's, a European market developed for rugs from Nepal in simple, "modern" designs.
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Today Tibetan rugs can best be described as transitional, if not contemporary. There is a huge Tibetan community in the Kathmandu valley that employs almost a half a million weavers. What hasn't changed is their weaving technique Tibetan rugs are distinctly different from rugs made in other weaving areas Compared to most Persian and Turkish carpets, all Tibetan rugs have a thicker, deeper pile with excellent resiliency. The most commonly found grades of Tibetan rugs are "60", "80", and "100" knot qualities.
One of the greatest advances in the Tibetan rugs we see today is the perfecting of their dyeing techniques. Unlike the natural vegetable dyes of yore, which resulted in color variations, the new colorfast techniques assure spot on color consistency. Designers can order a rug from a sample with confidence.
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Resource Partners is proud to offer some of the newest and most unique Tibetan rugs in the industry. Designers can order a sample area rug for approval, and we pay the shipping. Featured here are some of the newest additions to our Tibetan rug collection. Login and browse the entire collection and order your sample today.
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