Gangchen Carpets Of Tibet

That s why gangchen rugs are made exclusively from the finest changphel or tibetan highland sheep wool.

Gangchen carpets of tibet.

This extraordinary area rug handwoven in tibet of the best tibetan wool from sheep living at very high altitudes graces the floor of the owner s home. Tibetans believe that mining the natural resources of country would diminish the natural strength of the land would invite displeasure of the deities and would bring harm to society. Prized for its thick long fiber outstanding tensile strength and high luster this wool is absolutely the best for carpets. Five hundred years before buddha sakyamuni came into this world i e circa 1063 b c a semi legendary figure known as lord shenrab miwo reformed the primitive animism of the shen race and founded the tibetan bon religion.

That s why gangchen rugs are made exclusively from the finest changphel or tibetan highland sheep wool. Sep 21 2012 start with the best material and you get the best result. Prized for its thick long fiber outstanding tensile. Brief history of tibet a brief account of tibet its origin how it grew into a great military power and carved for itself a huge empire in central asia.

Living in abodes perched on the edge of rugged mountains at 16 000 ft the tibetans engaged in. He had adapted the teachings and techniques of meditation to the mentality of modern western culture. See the source of inspirationfor gangchen carpets yourself. The art of tibetan carpets from 8 april 22 august 2011.

Just look at andy wang s photographs to see the close connection between the beauty of the tibetan highlands the special breed of its highland sheep and their fabulous wool fiber. By the way don t let the attitude of namkhaze or the pronunciation of gangchen intimidate you. Woven with handspun. The art of carpet weaving can be traced back to the pristine hills of tibet where people weaved exotic designs with intricate skill.

A hand knotted gangchen carpets three auspicious fruits tibetan area rug. This wool pile rug is rendered in a palette of emerald rose bluch sage coffee and butter yellow. He also practiced vajrayana he considered dorje shugden as one of several protectors of the gelug school and thus came into conflict with 14th dalai lama. Gangchen tulku rinpoche was considered an important master of the tibetan buddhist tradition.

It s hard to convey in words and photos how beautiful it is.