The ‘skyscraper’ khaden, Tibet, early 20th century, cm 155x80. Tibetan rugs in so-called ‘tsuk-truk’ technique (woven in narrow stripes - then joined - on small back strap looms) are probably the survivors of a nearly lost tradition of early nomadic weaving. They are often quite ‘minimal’ in their look, and therefore appealing to those appreciating modern art aesthetic. The present lot is to me sort of a ‘unique’ among the already peculiar class of tsuk-druk weavings, for both choice of colors and design. My little cousin, when seeing it, said it looked like a skyscraper with light coming out from its windows and a huge entrance door, hence the label… In excellent, original condition (pls watch secondary images taken with natural light), this rug makes a real visual statement.