Source:China Tibet Online 2015-01-31
Traditional Tibetan carpet. [Photo/Melinda Jin/China TIbet Online]
The Tibetan carpet with a history of more than 2000 years is the treasure of Tibetan traditional handicrafts. It shares a reputation as the world's three most renowned blankets together with the Persia rug and the Oriental tapestry. From a life necessity to a universally acknowledged handicraft, the Tibetan carpet has realized its thriving development with its unique weaving techniques and cultural symbols, a total representation of tradition and modernity.
Traditional Tibetan carpet. [Photo/Melinda Jin/China TIbet Online]
In a Tibetan carpet shop on Pargor Street, a large number of exquisite traditional Tibetan carpets can be seen. All of them, according to the shop owner Tenzin, are favorite patterns and styles of Tibetans. Therefore the customers are mainly local residents. However, in a Tibetan carpet manufacturing factory nearby, most of the carpets displayed are added with multi-dimensional colors and fashionable motifs, thus welcomed by a wide range of customers.
Modern Tibetan carpet with multiple colors and diverse patterns. [Photo/Melinda Jin/China TIbet Online]
Local mafufacturers have integrated modernity into the production process while insisting on respecting traditional weaving and production techniques in order to make the Tibetan carpet more appealing. It is aimed at meeting the mainland market needs and keeping vitality during development. High as the price is, these new forms of carpets have gained affections from visitors both domestic and abroad.
Modern Tibetan carpet with multiple colors and diverse patterns. [Photo/Melinda Jin/China TIbet Online]
