Tsug Den Carpet Mentok Chakri Wool natural shades of the sheep

natural shades of the sheep flock

natural dyes of the tea leaves

irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning

This shirt is naturally dyed

Our carpets are made to order so please allow 4-6 weeks for your carpet to be sent to you

Tsug Den Carpet Mentok Chakri Wool natural shades of the sheepThis carpet is made from hand spun sheep wool yarn. It is woven in the traditional Changthang style, on a portable backstrap loom characteristic for the nomadic communities. This type of carpet is called "Tsug Den" and traditionally used as a mattress. The weft is looped around a metal stick and then cut with a blade. It has a soft, yet solid feeling of a carpet, just like a mattress. The carpet consists of 5 panels. After weaving, they are stitched