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The bottom part of this saddle set (Rug 11) would have been put on the horse under the saddle, with the top part (this Rug 12) on top of the saddle. They are beautifully executed with a medallion in the centre of an indigo blue background. The border is decorated with scrolls and flowers, and there is an inner border of pearls on a dark brown background and a simple outer border of the same colour, which is undyed brown wool.

Excellent condition.

Wool weft and warp.
Natural dyes.

RUG 12: Code SRR33a
Saddle Set, top rug
See Rug11 for bottom
Central Tibet,
19-20th Century
60x84 cm

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