Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Pictorial Rug, Tiger Design in Gold and Black

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Made with hand-knotted wool, this 4x5 rug is an exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Collection—a bold collection recapturing … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool, this 4x5 rug is an exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Collection—a bold collection recapturing some of the most historic, iconic tiger pictorials and figurals in design history.

On the Design:

The pictorial design captures a stylized tiger in a crouched stance, its expressive face and powerful form rendered with a mix of whimsy and gravitas. Accents of ivory, black, and coral animate the warm golden field, while the addition of a perched bird introduces a playful, almost surreal counterpoint to the tiger’s intensity.

The composition exemplifies a unique marriage of tradition and innovation—drawing inspiration from historic totemic animal motifs while embracing a freer, more modern visual language. Hand-knotted in wool with a soft, luminous pile, this piece balances strength and approachability, making it equally compelling as a decorative statement and as a collector’s work of contemporary textile art. See less