Mongolian Pile Rug with Tiger Motif

A tiger with an upright tail and a tongue out, striding across gold

This pile rug with tiger motif is from Mongolia, and is contemporary. It is wool. Tibetan rugs served many roles, from floor coverings, wall hangings and saddle rugs to adornments for monastery pillars and doorways, and the craft itself has existed for at least a thousand years. A rug with a golden-yellow ground and an orange, black-striped tiger walking left. The head is turned back with whiskers, a pale muzzle and an open red mouth. The long tail curls over the back.

A very cheerful animal, considering its fine set of claws.