This extraordinary carpet is made by Tsondu Tharchin, a talented Tibetan Refugee in Nepal. By crafting his traditional hand-knotted creations, Tsondu is able to support his community and culture in exile.
Each 100-percent-wool carpet is certified by the RUGMARK Foundation, which verifies that only adults participate in the carpet-making process. Children have never been employed in any stage of the making of Tibetan Refugee Settlement carpets.
This carpet has historically created a sacred, serene, and comfortable space for sitting meditation. It features 100 knots per square inch. Color banding in the main field of the carpet reveals the hand-dyed yarn. Accent colors include burgundy, muted red, cream, blue, coral, moss, beige, saffron, and white. These colors bring life to the main field of muted gold.
Most carpets contain Tibetan Buddhist symbols and design elements. The 'flaming jewel' symbol in each end-border represents the attainment of wisdom. The center circle is also derived from a mandala, a sacred, meditative tool, sometimes made in sand.
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