{"product_id":"15686-tibetan-tiger-rug","title":"Tibetan Tiger Rug Khaden 3 x 6 ft (90 x 180 cm) Biscuit Brown | 15686","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\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\u003e90 × 180 cm · Biscuit \u0026amp; Brown · Khaden Format\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eHand-knotted in Kathmandu from 100 % hand-spun Changpai highland wool, in the traditional Khaden format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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 hand-spun Tibetan rug from a uniform machine-spun one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is \u003cstrong\u003eChangpai highland wool\u003c\/strong\u003e — from sheep raised above 4,000 metres on the Tibetan plateau. Changpai is long-staple and lustrous, and its natural lanolin content makes it hard-wearing. 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\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 \u003cstrong\u003etiger motif\u003c\/strong\u003e is drawn in deep \u003cstrong\u003ebrown\u003c\/strong\u003e over a warm \u003cstrong\u003ebiscuit ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the figure reads clearly across the field. Because the whole rug is knotted from the same hand-spun wool, the contrast is one of shade rather than material — a grounded, tonal palette in which the tiger stays legible without harshness. The hand-spun wool keeps the biscuit ground alive and slightly variegated, giving the surface a warm, graphic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003e90 × 180 cm (1.6 m², approx. 3 × 6 ft)\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 biscuit-and-brown palette anchors a corridor or threshold space with warm colour and a clear graphic presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio or library:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plush hand-spun pile and protective tiger motif suit a place beneath a desk or beside a sofa in a personal workspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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=\"\/en-no\/pages\/custom-made-rugs\"\u003ebespoke commissions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003e90 × 180 cm (approx. 3 × 6 ft) · 1.6 m² — 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;\"\u003eKnot density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e60 kpsi (knots per square inch), approx. 93,000 knots\/m²\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 % Wool (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 — traditional monastic 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;\"\u003eBrown tiger on a biscuit ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNew, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOn request, certificate of authenticity with origin and all relevant data\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#15686\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the cultural significance of the tiger motif in Tibet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the Khaden format?\u003c\/summary\u003e\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 well as an accent rug beside a bed, a reading chair or in an entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a hand-spun wool rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\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. Thanks to its natural lanolin, Changpai highland wool resists dirt well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 — fair wages for the weavers and no child labour. \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\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own \u003ca href=\"\/en-no\/pages\/rug-cleaning-washing-restoration-wuerzburg\"\u003eprofessional rug cleaning service\u003c\/a\u003e. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44467678871819,"sku":"15686","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15686-tibetan-tiger-rug-djoharian-00.jpg?v=1689172619","url":"https:\/\/djoharian.com\/en-no\/products\/15686-tibetan-tiger-rug","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}