Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug, Midnight Black Ground With Mythical Pictorial

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This captivating 3x6 rug, made with hand-knotted wool, from Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Collection is a bold modern reimagining of … Read more This captivating 3x6 rug, made with hand-knotted wool, from Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Collection is a bold modern reimagining of a powerful visual myth and important provenance of classic folk art; transforming the floor plane into a dramatic statement of primal artistry.

On the Design:

The rug is dominated by the stylized silhouette of a primal guardian figure, instantly commanding attention with its high-contrast palette. Woven in sturdy hand-knotted wool, the expressive figure—reminiscent of a Himalayan snow lion—features a broad, powerful form in rich marbled gold and tan.

This form is dramatically textured with undulating, swirling lines that suggest dense fur or supernatural energy.

The face, detailed with wide eyes and an open mouth, radiates primitive power, while the raised paws and curled tail maximize the rug's dramatic presence.

The figure commands the field, which is saturated in midnight black. Stylized cloud band scroll borders frame the design at the top and bottom, enhancing its mystical quality.

This piece captures a majestic ferocity not through realism, but through bold color and abstracted, graphic simplicity, making it an unforgettable symbol of power, courage, and exotic beauty. See less