A mid 20th C. Tibetan saddle rug measuring 27”x48” and is very nicely detailed. The rug is in a predominantly reddish ochre base color and has a border with auspicious signs and offerings and inner geometric border in a deep blue and white color; and a round motif of a curled dragon at the center. The carpet has been repaired in the last but is otherwise in pretty good condition. .
Tibetan saddle rugs are a combination of two pieces- a rectangular rug is placed on top of the saddle - for the comfort of the rider; and a larger rug in an unusual shape is placed below the saddle - for the comfort of the horse. Saddle carpet sets consisting of the makden and maksho
