Tibetan takyebs are decorative ornaments woven specifically for horses and pack animals which are designed to fit securely on the animal’s forehead. Their ornate decoration often has an additional role as a talisman or ‘good luck charm’. The design of this particular takyeb fits into that talisman category as the central design features the sacred Kalachakra symbol set against a dark blue background, arrayed around which are stylized lotus flowers which signify purity. Made sometime in the early 1900’s it is tightly woven and has wool weft and appears to have wool warp, has natural dyes, is backed by blue cotton cloth and measures 23cm x 26cm (9in x 10in). It is professionally mounted on off-white / bone coloured canvas on a wooden frame that measures 37cm x 37cm (14.5in x 14.5in), but this could be removed if so desired. An exceptional piece in excellent condition that displays beautifully on a wall. Please see more photos and information here https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/tack-item-11/ and more horse tack here https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/other-horse-tack/