Tsug Den Carpet Yalka Wool Silk Blend The carpet depicts the landscape

The carpet depicts the landscape of Ladakh: mountains in all shades of browns

The yarn used is our cosy lambswool yarn in beige and cream

The pillow case is stitched in our studio in Ladakh

120cm x 250cm

pohar (Assamese) - light

Tsug Den Carpet Yalka Wool Silk Blend The carpet depicts the landscapeyalka (Ladakhi) tree branch This 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. It is a unique piece. This type of carpet is called "Tsug Den" and traditionally used as a mattress during the icy cold winter months as well as throughout the entire year. The carpet consists of 6 panels, each around 32cms wide. After weaving, they are