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Pillar Carpet, early 20th Century Unknown culture; Bhutan Cotton, wool and silk; 39 × 89 in. …
Pillar Carpet
Pillar Carpet, early 20th Century Unknown culture; Bhutan Cotton, wool and silk; 39 × 89 in. …
Pillar Carpet, early 20th Century Unknown culture; Bhutan Cotton, wool and silk; 39 × 89 in. 2016.15.66 Anonymous Gift

Pillar Carpet

ClassificationsTextiles-hangings
Dateearly 20th Century
Made AtBhutan, Asia
Collection SiteBhutan, Asia
MediumCotton, wool and silk
Dimensions39 × 89 in. (99.1 × 226.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2016.15.66
DescriptionThis is a pillar carpet made by Lamaist monks from Bhutan. Pillar carpets are designed to wrap around or hang from pillars in a monastery.

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