Tibetan Tiger Silk Rug Khaden 3 × 6 ft (180 × 90 cm) Dark Berry Orange | 16203
16203
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Tibetan Tiger Silk Rug
180 × 90 cm · Dark Berry & Orange · Khaden Format
The Tibetan tiger as pure stripe pattern — hand-knotted in Kathmandu from a silk-rich blend of two-thirds Mulberry silk and one-third Changpai highland wool, in the traditional Khaden format.
Heritage and Knotting Tradition
The Tibetan tiger rug is one of the oldest motifs in Himalayan textile culture. For centuries, tiger rugs in this format were used in Tibetan monasteries and palaces as seats for high lamas during meditation, as covers for ceremonial columns, and as honour places for rulers and teachers. The tiger itself symbolises power, protective strength and spiritual vigilance — the embodiment of the awakened mind in Vajrayana Buddhism.
This piece is hand-knotted in the workshops of Kathmandu, Nepal, by experienced artisans in the Tibetan knotting tradition. The material composition is two-thirds pure Mulberry silk and one-third hand-spun Changpai highland wool — a silk-rich blend, with the Mulberry silk pulling the surface toward brilliance and the Changpai wool grounding it with structural depth. Changpai — from sheep raised above 4,000 metres on the Tibetan plateau — is exceptionally long-staple and lustrous; Mulberry silk is the noble cultivated silk that has defined fine textile art for two millennia. The pile height is approximately 12 mm, with a particularly soft, plush hand.
Colour and Composition
The field reads the Tibetan tiger as pure stripe pattern rather than a figurative animal: rows of stylised tiger stripes rendered as saturated orange, amber chevrons — a rhythmic wave-and-hook movement — set against a deep aubergine, dark-berry ground, closed top and bottom by dusky-rose zigzag end borders in a kilim-like chevron band. The silk-rich pile makes the orange stripes catch the light differently than the berry ground — in daylight the orange reads luminous and intense, in evening light the berry deepens toward aubergine and the orange becomes amber. A bold, jewel-toned composition with an almost Art-Deco rhythm, for an interior with confidence in colour.
Presence in the Room
At 180 × 90 cm (1.6 m²) this is the classical Tibetan Khaden format. Three contexts in which this Tibetan tiger reaches its full effect:
- Modern loft or city apartment: the dark berry and orange pair particularly well with raw concrete, blackened steel and natural wood — a textile that brings warmth and intensity into a minimal architecture.
- Library or studio: the saturated palette and silk-rich pile make this a natural choice for a personal space designed around colour and texture rather than restraint.
- Meditation or gallery space: the luminous stripe motif and the deep colour foundation make this a piece for a contemplative, art-aware room — a spiritual anchor with strong visual presence.
Bespoke Commissions
This design is part of our made-to-order Djoharian Design programme. Adjustable to your project:
- Size on request — any custom dimension
- Colour palette matched to Pantone or RAL specification, drawn from over 1,200 yarn shades
- Material — pure highland wool, wool-silk blends, or full silk
- Quality line — Naturals (60 kpsi) · Elegance (80) · Luxury (100) · Executive (150)
- 30 × 30 cm reference sample for sign-off before full production
- Lead time typically 4–6 months from order confirmation, depending on size
Details and personal consultation on our bespoke commissions page.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 180 × 90 cm (3 × 6 ft) — classical Khaden format |
| Origin | Hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the Tibetan tradition |
| Collection | Djoharian Design — Naturals (60 kpsi) |
| Weave | Hand-knotted, Tibetan knotting tradition |
| Material (pile) | 66% Mulberry silk, 34% hand-spun Changpai highland wool |
| Material (warp & weft) | 100% cotton |
| Pile height | approx. 12 mm |
| Design | Tibetan tiger — stylised stripe pattern, traditional Khaden motif |
| Colours | Aubergine / dark-berry ground, orange stripes, dusky-rose end borders |
| Era | Contemporary production, new, unused |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Bespoke sizes and colours | Available on request |
| Reference | #16203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cultural significance of the tiger motif in Tibet?
Tiger rugs are among the oldest motifs in Himalayan textile culture. For centuries they served in Tibetan monasteries and palaces as seats for high lamas during meditation, as covers for ceremonial columns, and as honour places for rulers and teachers. The tiger itself symbolises power, protective strength and spiritual vigilance — the embodiment of the awakened mind in Vajrayana Buddhism. Traditional tiger rugs are not always figurative; many render the tiger as pure stripe pattern, as on this piece.
What does the silk-rich blend add?
This piece is knotted from two-thirds Mulberry silk and one-third Changpai highland wool. The silk dominates the surface, lending a luminous sheen that catches and shifts the light — here it makes the orange stripes glow against the deep berry ground. The Changpai wool grounds the construction with body and resilience. A silk-rich blend combines the visual brilliance of silk with the durability of wool.
What is the Khaden format?
Khaden is the classical Tibetan sitting-rug format, measuring around 90 × 180 cm. It was developed as a monastic meditation mat and still serves as a sitting and sleeping surface in Tibetan homes. The format works beautifully as an accent rug beside a bed, a reading chair or in an entrance. Its connection to monastic practice makes the Khaden one of the historically densest links between function, symbolism and material in Tibetan weaving.
How do I care for a silk-rich rug?
Regular vacuuming at reduced power preserves the pile and silk lustre — without a beater bar, in the direction of the pile. On smooth floors we recommend an anti-slip underlay. For thorough cleaning, only professional hand washing by a workshop experienced with silk constructions — no dry cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight over the years, as silk can lose colour intensity over time. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub.
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Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
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