Simple, geometric and abstract patterns have been present since the earliest forms of weaving in Central Asia. It has been suggested that in the evolution of the Tibetan rug, these designs reveal the influence of the ones from Khotan and Caucasus. Checkers, crosses, losanges, squares, in various combinations and sometimes associated with figuratif patterns are represented and were a colorfull and practical accessory of the daily life, from picnic to meditation, on horses or in the temple...
