Tibetan Tiger Rug - Slightly smaller than a standard tatami mat size.

This is a rug from Norbu (Norbulingka).
Purchased 3-4 years ago.
I really like it, but I am reorganizing my rugs.

Short side: approximately 81 cm
Long side: approximately 155 cm

Wool on cotton

I was told it was woven in a workshop in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Please forgive me if this is incorrect!

It is woven more finely, delicately, and beautifully than the smaller version of the same design.

The fringe has been sewn with my clumsy sewing.
The knots are visible, and I sewed it by selecting easy-to-sew spots while tucking in the uncut fringe, so it is wrinkled (the black floral cotton fabric was pre-washed and then sewn on without ironing).

Since the fringe is sewn without cutting, it may be possible to undo it.
However, if you do so, the side that was on the floor will now be on top, and there may be some light dirt visible that might have been hidden within the fabric.

I will include a scrap of the sewing fabric when I ship it.

When washed in 40°C water with a neutral detergent, a very small amount of color will bleed (see photos). It's a very small amount, so I think it's acceptable, but when cleaning, it's best to check for yourself before sending it to the cleaners.

I only used it in winter, placed at the edge of the tatami mats where I put my futon.
(From mid-April to early November, it was rolled up and stored on a shelf in a well-ventilated closet with only curtains and no doors.)
(During this period, I unrolled it about 3 times, applied camphor oil to wooden blocks, and re-rolled it with the blocks inside.)

It was used more like an extension of the futon, a pathway to the futon, so I walked on it, but I never sat or relaxed on it.

It is expected that there will still be some shedding of fibers.

It is in beautiful condition, but the edges show signs of use.

I am hesitant to sell it, so I apologize if I decide to withdraw the listing.