{"product_id":"tibetan-tiger-rug-beige-brown-khaden-3x6-15696","title":"Tibetan Tiger Rug Khaden 3 × 6 ft (180 × 90 cm) Beige Brown | 15696","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Design · Tibet Tiger · Naturals 60 kpsi\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eTibetan Tiger Rug\u003cbr\u003e180 × 90 cm · Beige \u0026amp; Brown · Khaden Format\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eThe classical Tibetan tiger — hand-knotted in Kathmandu from hand-spun Changpai highland wool, in the traditional Khaden format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eHeritage and Knotting Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan tiger rug\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest motifs in Himalayan textile culture. For centuries, tiger rugs in this format were used in Tibetan \u003cstrong\u003emonasteries and palaces\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-knotted in the workshops of Kathmandu, Nepal, by experienced artisans in the \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan knotting tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. We deliberately source \u003cstrong\u003ehand-spun yarn from highland women in small villages\u003c\/strong\u003e who still master the older spinning techniques — a practice that has all but disappeared from the wider Nepalese rug industry. The slight irregularity in yarn thickness produced by hand-spinning gives the wool its characteristic depth: different yarns catch the light differently, producing the subtle, alive surface that distinguishes a true Tibetan rug from a uniform machine-spun reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is \u003cstrong\u003efinest Changpai highland wool\u003c\/strong\u003e — from sheep raised above 4,000 metres on the Tibetan plateau. Changpai is exceptionally long-staple and lustrous, with a natural resistance to wear that no lowland wool can match. The pile height is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the hand-spun construction gives a particularly soft, plush hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is built on a near-monochrome contrast: \u003cstrong\u003edark brown stylised tiger stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rhythmic Art-Deco wave — set against a soft \u003cstrong\u003ebeige and cappuccino ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the traditional Tibetan tiger read as pure pattern rather than a figurative animal: the stripes alone, repeated across the field, with a narrow dark brown border framing the rug. The hand-spun wool keeps the cappuccino ground alive and slightly variegated, giving the surface a quiet, warm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eQuality Line — Djoharian Naturals (60 kpsi)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-knotted in our \u003cstrong\u003eNaturals\u003c\/strong\u003e line at \u003cstrong\u003e60 kpsi\u003c\/strong\u003e (knots per square inch) in hand-spun Changpai highland wool — the foundation quality of our Tibet Tiger collection, prized for its soft, plush hand and the alive surface of hand-spun yarn. The same design is available to order in higher knot densities: \u003cstrong\u003eElegance\u003c\/strong\u003e (80 kpsi), \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury\u003c\/strong\u003e (100 kpsi) and \u003cstrong\u003eExecutive\u003c\/strong\u003e (150 kpsi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e180 × 90 cm (1.6 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the classical Tibetan \u003cstrong\u003eKhaden format\u003c\/strong\u003e — a monastic sitting rug, ideal as an accent piece. Three contexts in which the Tibetan tiger reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside or reading corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Khaden was designed as a seat for meditation — the format and pile height make it a natural fit beside a bed, a meditation cushion or a reading chair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallway or entrance accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a small statement piece, the calm beige-and-brown tiger anchors a corridor or threshold space with quiet symbolic weight, easy to combine with almost any interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio or library:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plush hand-spun pile and protective tiger motif make this an ideal piece beneath a desk or beside a sofa in a personal workspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eBespoke Commissions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is part of our \u003cstrong\u003emade-to-order Djoharian Design\u003c\/strong\u003e programme. Adjustable to your project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e on request — any custom dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to Pantone or RAL specification, drawn from over 1,200 yarn shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Naturals (60 kpsi) · Elegance (80) · Luxury (100) · Executive (150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 × 30 cm reference sample\u003c\/strong\u003e for sign-off before full production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 4–6 months from order confirmation, depending on size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails and personal consultation on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/de-de\/pages\/individuelle-teppiche-sonderanfertigungen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebespoke commissions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e180 × 90 cm (3 × 6 ft) — classical Khaden format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the Tibetan tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDjoharian Design — Naturals (60 kpsi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, Tibetan knotting tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% hand-spun Changpai highland wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (warp \u0026amp; weft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003ePile height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eapprox. 12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTibetan tiger — stylised stripe pattern, traditional Khaden motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBeige and cappuccino ground, dark brown stripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eContemporary production, new, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eBespoke sizes and colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAvailable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#15696\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the cultural significance of the tiger motif in Tibet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eTiger 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the Naturals quality line mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNaturals is the foundation quality of our Djoharian Tibet Tiger collection, hand-knotted at \u003cstrong\u003e60 kpsi\u003c\/strong\u003e in hand-spun Changpai highland wool. It is prized for its soft, plush hand and the alive surface that hand-spun yarn produces. For finer drawing and higher knot density we offer \u003cstrong\u003eElegance\u003c\/strong\u003e (80 kpsi), \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury\u003c\/strong\u003e (100 kpsi) and \u003cstrong\u003eExecutive\u003c\/strong\u003e (150 kpsi) to order. Bespoke sizes and individual colour palettes are also possible within the Tibet Tiger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the Khaden format?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eKhaden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a hand-spun wool rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRegular vacuuming without a beater bar is the basic care — vacuum in the direction of the pile. On smooth floors we recommend an anti-slip underlay. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub. For thorough cleaning we recommend professional hand washing every 6 to 10 years, depending on use. Hand-spun Changpai highland wool is naturally dirt-repellent and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade. Each piece is carefully selected, inspected and presented with the documentation a discerning buyer expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran  |  Label STEP Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44467688210699,"sku":"15696","price":6912.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15696-tiger-rug-00.jpg?v=1689173183","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-ro\/products\/tibetan-tiger-rug-beige-brown-khaden-3x6-15696","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}