Classification of Tibet Carpet

Tibet carpet can be divided into three kinds: one is made up by weaving yak wool and wool together, with colorful and complex designs on it and the texture is very slight and tender; the second kind is made up of sheep wool and the style is simple and plain, but there are some thin carpet which made up of colorful wool cord, in various types; the third kind is "Ka Dian", which is cushion. It is made up by the canvas or yak leather, with water deer hair, highland barley stalk and hay in it. The texture is very tight. If you match it properly, it can become an ideal decoration in house.

Classification of Tibet Carpet - Carpet

The weave methods of Tibet carpet are very special. It is with bright color, simple and unsophisticated auspicious designs on it. So it is with dense nationality characteristics. The surface of the carpet is very smooth and tender, for the techniques are exquisite. As for beautiful and elegance, it is valuable for appreciation. The hair will not fall down and the color will not fade for washing, and it can use a long time. The most famous carpet is from Jiangzi.

Classification of Tibet Carpet – Ka Dian (Cushion)

"Ka Dian" is a kind of very popular daily used cushion in Tibetan. It also named small carpet, for it is as big as a single bed. In Tibetan language, "Ka" means "upside". It got the name for it covers on the cushion. This cushion is made up of colorful wool, which can keep warm and resist damp and use a long time. This cushion is not only a kind of comfortable bedding, but also a kind of delightful adornment.

The wool in Tibet highland is with hard texture, long fiber strong elasticity and bright luster. It is good material for weaving carpet

The carpet manufacture distributes in every region of Tibet, and the most famous are Jiangzi and Lhasa. Jiangzi is hometown of cushion, which has produce cushion for over 600 years. Every family in Jiangzi can produce cushion. The cushion in Jiangzi with some distinctive features, it is not only with well-distributed woolen yarn and fine texture, but also with distinctive color. Except the dye of red and black, the dye of other colors are extract from local trees, grass roots and minerals. This self-made dye is with bright color and can last long. It is with dense highland interest and unique nationality style. The Jiangzi carpet not only famous in China, but also sold to India, Nepal, Bhutan and other countries.