Oval shaped Tibetan makden, or under-saddle carpet, with floral roundels on either side in the main field and Inner Mongolian inspired circle motifs in the main border. Deep rich colours, especially the green and blues, which all appear to be from natural dyes. The four square (girth-strap) ‘holes’ are intentional, as are where the girth straps pass through as they are secured around the horse. Made circa 1900 / early 1900's, the warp and weft are both of hand-spun wool and the size is 124cm x 56cm (49in x 22in). There is some pile wear in the areas towards either end where the riders legs have rubbed, but no ‘pile-wear-through’. Overall it is in good condition and of a Tibetan type not often seen on the market today. Please see more info and photos here https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/makden-item-32/ and more horse tack here https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/makdens-mashos/