{"title":"Himalayan Rugs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall handmade rugs—knotted, tufted, and felted—made from wool from the Tibetan highlands. We begin with a series of pieces resulting from CHARU’s collaboration with Sayol, a workshop in the eastern Tibetan Highlands: square seat rugs, a landscape-format rug featuring a full-length snow leopard, and wall hangings in the shape of animal heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"highland-beasts-handgeknupfter-wandbehang-aus-tibetischer-wolle-charu-sayol","title":"\"Highland Beasts· Mini rug from Tibet · CHARU × Sayol","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming little rug in the shape of a Himalayan animal head, densely tufted from northern Tibetan sheep’s wool and cut out along the outline—the ears, whiskers, and eyes are part of the shape, not painted on. Highland animals are a staple of Tibetan carpet weaving; tigers, leopards, and snow leopards have appeared in these designs since time immemorial, and the stylized mythical faces also follow this tradition.\u0026nbsp;Each piece is crafted from leftover yarns from carpet production, which is why no two pieces are identical in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA braided cord along the top edge is used for hanging; the piece can just as easily be used flat as a coaster or tray. There is a pocket on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses this collaboration to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e45 × 45 cm · Pile height: 1.5 cm · 100% North Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-tufted · Comes with a hanging cord · Color may vary slightly from piece to piece · Delivered in a cotton bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not hang in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. For long-term storage, keep it in a sealed container with moth repellent\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARU","offers":[{"title":"Tiger Pink Nose","offer_id":57259673911674,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiger Blue Eyes","offer_id":57259673944442,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snow Leopard","offer_id":57259673977210,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leopard","offer_id":57259674009978,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/IMG_3313.png?v=1789229444"},{"product_id":"handgeknupfter-sitzteppich-aus-tibetischer-wolle-charu-sayol","title":"Hand-knotted area rug made of Tibetan wool, · CHARU × Sayol","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vibrant, square seat rug whose meandering pattern converges toward an orange center in increasingly narrower rectangles—each band in a different color, edged by a sand-brown border and short fringes on two sides. The motif is one of East Asia’s classic decorative forms; the continuous lines symbolize connectedness and continuity. The rug is hand-knotted from leftover yarns from carpet production, which is why no two pieces have an identical color sequence. It is suitable as a seat cushion on a chair or bench, as a small floor rug, or as a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses this collaboration to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e45 × 45 cm · Pile height: 1.5 cm · 100% North Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted · Color pattern varies by piece · The rug is delivered in a cotton bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. For long-term storage, keep the item sealed and protected against moths. Since each piece is handmade, slight variations in measurements are possible\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57261420937594,"sku":null,"price":256.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/IMG_3372.png?v=1789292202"},{"product_id":"snowland-spirit-handgeknupfter-schneeleopard-sitzteppich-charu-sayol","title":"\"Snowland Spirit· Hand-knotted snow leopard area rug · CHARU × Sayol","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA bold, square seat rug depicting a snow leopard in profile against a deep blue background—the rosettes are individually knotted, its gaze directed forward, its mouth open. A vertical ochre-colored stripe provides a counterpoint on the left; on two sides, the rug tapers into light-colored fringes. In Tibetan tradition, the snow leopard is regarded as the embodiment of the mountain deity and as the guardian of the sacred peaks; animal depictions of this kind have long been part of the visual tradition of Tibetan carpet weaving. The rug is hand-knotted from northern Tibetan wool, row by row on a loom. It is suitable as a seat cushion for a chair or bench, as a small floor rug, or as a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses this collaboration to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e45 × 45 cm · 100% Northern Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e· The rug comes in a cotton bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. For long-term storage, keep the item sealed and protected against moths. Since each piece is handmade, slight variations in measurements are possible\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57261451641210,"sku":null,"price":238.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/IMG_3391.png?v=1789294546"},{"product_id":"handgeknupfter-schneeleopard-teppich-charu-sayol","title":"Hand-knotted Snow Leopard Rug · CHARU × Sayol","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA unique, landscape-oriented rug depicting a full-length snow leopard against a deep blue background—the body in sand beige with dark rosettes, the long tail curving downward, and the muzzle and nose rendered in a rich red. A small bird perches on the animal’s back, lending the depiction a sense of tranquility. In Tibetan tradition, the snow leopard is regarded as the embodiment of the mountain deity and as the guardian of the high regions; depictions of animals of this kind have long been part of the visual tradition of Tibetan carpet weaving. The rug is hand-knotted from northern Tibetan wool, row by row on a loom. With its landscape orientation, it is suitable as a bedside rug, a runner, or a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back centuries on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses these collaborations to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e102 × 50 cm · 100% North Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted · Fringes on one side\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional shipping costs may apply; please contact us before placing your order\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. For long-term storage, keep the item sealed and protected against moths. Since each piece is handmade, slight variations in measurements are possible\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57261499220346,"sku":null,"price":982.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/IMG_3398.png?v=1789296272"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/collections\/IMG_3400.png?v=1789299787","url":"https:\/\/ateliertibet.ch\/en\/collections\/himalaya-teppiche.oembed","provider":"Atelier Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}