The portrayal of a tiger was a powerful symbol of high rank in Tibet with both the secular upper class and the religious class using weaving's depicting them. This Tibetan 'butterfly' shaped makden, or under-saddle carpet, features a rare depiction of tigers in place of the snow-lions sometimes seen in the same configuration on makdens. It is from the early part of the 1900’s, is edged in felt covered with red nambu cloth, and is backed by a grey cotton cloth. The size is 111cm wide across the bottom and 67cm high through center (approximately 44in x 26in). It is in excellent condition and with genuinely old Tibetan carpets depicting the tiger becoming increasingly rare, this offering presents a unique opportunity for the astute collector. For many more photos and information please see https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/makden-item-23/