Rug Sales Tibet Fundraiser

As stunning as the snowbound mountains of the Tibetan Himalayan highlands, as rich in colors as the monastery murals: the Kungshon Tibetan Rug Fundraiser weaves traditional art with education and job training for Tibetans living in Tibet. Kungshon is the Tibetan word for Snowland Youth. Additional information about the school is located below.


A photo of the Kungshon weavers. Photo by Bill Warnock.

A copy of this photograph and information sheet are included with each rug purchase. Smaller rugs and hanging have been shipped from Tibet and should be available soon. Rugs are shipped US Priority Mail with insurance (PWI).

Kungshon Rugs

-Beautiful accents for Western homes or offices
-Incredible detail and expert craftsmanship
-Beautiful 100% Tibetan-produced wool
-Hand woven in traditional and contemporary styles
-Expertly crafted with 70 or 100 knots per inch from 100 % Tibetan wool pile
-Bright colors with fade-resistant dyes
-Weaving colorful textures in uncut and hand-cut sculptured styles
-Reasonably priced (large rugs can take a month to weave)
-Rug designs represent the unique historic, religious and cultural heritage of Tibet. Florals, landscapes and animals are common themes. In addition, religious designs include the vajra and kalachakra symbols.

DESIGNER FLORAL RUG

An exquisite contemporary repetitive hand-cut sculptured pattern rug with a rainbow of soft-muted colors.
Size: 6 feet and 4 inches long BY 3 feet and 1 inch wide
Cost: $ 760.00
Shipping (PWI): $30.00
TOTAL COST: $790.00
Full rug image


Approximately 1/2 of the rug for enlargement.

SACRED POTALA PALACE

Potala Palace is a stunning architectural masterpiece. The Potala Palace is the historic seat of Tibetan Buddhism, rebuilt in 1645 on the original foundation begun in 637. The Potala Palace is majestically located in downtown Lhasa, an awe-inspiring view from the classrooms of Kungshon School. As the Potala Palace is considered sacred, Tibetans request that Potala rugs be used as wall hangings and not floor rugs. Currently available in two sizes. Smaller and larger sizes are coming soon!

POTALA PALACE Large with GOLD border

Size: 32 inches long BY 4 feet and 8 inches wide
Cost: $ 490.00
Shipping (PWI): $20.00
TOTAL COST: $510.00

Full rug image of gold trimmed Potala Rug
Close-up of Potala Rug

POTALA PALACE Small with RED border

Size: 19 inches long, 28 inches wide
Cost: $ 185.00
Shipping (PWI): $10.00
TOTAL COST: $195.00

Full Rug image of red trimmed Potala

LOTUS 8 FLOWER RUG

Beautiful rich gemstone colors with 8 symmetrical Lotus flowers. Finely finished with hand-cut sculptured accents. The rich blue background sets the lovely flowers in a stunning display.
Size: 5 feet and 11 inches long BY 3 feet and 1 inch wide
Cost: $ 720.00
Shipping (PWI): $27.00
TOTAL COST: $747.00
Full image of Lotus 8 Flower Rug


LOTUS 3 FLOWER RUG

Three centered lotus flowers which grow through the crystal blue water in full bloom. This rug is bordered with 8 sacred symbols. For an explanation of the 8 symbols, see below. The center lotus flowers are about 14 inches across. A dramatic accent to any room. Trim finished by hand for a sculptured surface.

Size: 6 feet and 1 inch long BY 3 feet wide
Cost: $ 720.00
Shipping (PWI): $27.00
TOTAL COST: $747.00
Full image of Lotus 3 Flower Rug

Close-up of Lotus 3 Flower rug


MINI YAK RUG HANGING

Wonderful small accent rug wall hanging. Yaks are highly praised for their nutritious meat and hair which is used to weave nomad tents. Nomads often decorate yak with earrings and bells. This rug has a hand-cut sculptured surface with green border border. Tibetan script at top reads "Tibet". Easy to hang by one mount. Beautiful with fringe, or easily removed to show the cotton knotted ends.
Size: 17 inches long BY 15 1/2 inches wide (with fringe 23 inches long)
Cost: $ 45.00
Shipping (PWI): $6.00
TOTAL COST: $51.00
Full image of Yak Rug Wall Hanging

KALACHAKRA RUG HANGING for World Peace

Wonderful small accent rug hanging finished with silk top mount. Kalachakra is a written symbol of sacred sounds used to bring inner peace. It is believed that external peace cannot be acheieved until inner peace, so this symbol is often used represent "World Peace". The rug is hand-cut sculptured surface with solid plum border. Easy to hang. Beautiful with fringe or easily removed to show the cotton knotted ends.
Size: 17 inches long BY 16 inches wide (with fringe 22 inches long)
Cost: $ 50.00
Shipping (PWI): $6.00
TOTAL COST: $56.00
Full image of Kalachakra Rug Hanging

BARG MASK, GOOD LUCK

Wonderful small accent rug can be used as a mat or hanging. Barg mask is a symbol of "Good Luck" set against the snowtop mountains. The character is from the traditional Tibetan opera. The rug has a hand-cut sculptured surface with solid burgundy border. Tibetan script at bottom reads "Barg Mask"
Size: 17 inches long BY 16 inches wide
Cost: $ 45.00
Shipping (PWI): $6.00
TOTAL COST: $51.00
Full image of Barg Mask Rug

RED MONASTIC MEDALLION

This Monastic medallion design in traditional red color was adapted from a historic carpet design. Five geometric medallions in an eye-catching design with an uncut surface (not sculptured trimmed).
Size: 5 feet long BY 28 inches wide
Cost: $ 500.00
Shipping (PWI): $23.00
TOTAL COST: $523.00
Full image of Red Monastic Medallion Rug
Close-up of Red Monastic Medallion Rug

SACRED SYMBOLS OF TIBET Information

The Sacred Symbols of Tibet (also known as Eight Auspicious Symbols) are commonly seen in many aspects of traditional Tibetan culture and Buddhist beliefs. The symbols are used in jewelry, thangka painting and rugs. The 8 Sacred Symbols can be used as a group or as a reminder of one specific quality on the path to enlightenment.

-Dharma Wheel: represents the unity of all things
-Conch Shell: blowing the conch shell symbolizes the spoken word of Buddha
-Lotus Flower: symbolizes the purity of enlightenment
-Umbrella: symbolizes royalty and provides protection of the Buddhist Dharma
-Golden Fish: symbolizes spiritual liberation
-Vase: sacred receptacle which holds hidden treasures
-Banner of Victory: symbolizes victory over ignorance and death
-Endless Knot: symbolizes the unity of all things through time


OTHER INFORMATION

All proceeds are donated to Lhasa Kungshon Language School (LKLS) in Lhasa, Tibet. Kungshon School desperately needs scholarships for 60 students who have been approved for classes but lack funding. Also 10 student computers and one instructional computer need to be replaced due to age and wear. Current enrollment at the school is 460 students in 4 areas of instruction. This award-winning educational center is widely recognized for excellence and its contributions to the people of Tibet.

The Lhasa Kungshon Language School established in 1988, by Mr. Lhobsang Pandan, performs a significant and innovative role in enhancing educational opportunities and job skills for young adult students, mostly ethnic Tibetans. The Kungshon School has educated over 15,000 part-time students in foreign language (English, Tibetan, Chinese, French, Japanese and German); 700 students in vocational areas, and 3,000 students in computer software usage. The school has provided 1,200 scholarships to students with disabilities and financial difficulties. Students pay only 35% of the tuition costs, rug sales provide the rest.

Rug sales support:
-Rural shepherds who produce the wool
-Lhasa women who weave the rugs
-Young adult students who receive job skills and education through the scholarship program


Lhobsang Pandan, Director of the Kungshon School, in the school courtyard in Lhasa Tibet


Photo of the new school building now completed (photo shows building while under construction). School building is in downtown Lhasa. This building will house additional classroom space and a retail rug store. We are currently working to fund a carpet weaving training for rural women entrepreneurs. At the end of training, each graduate will receive a loom and hand tools, to begin their own business. We are seeking to raise $12,000 for this training and supplies. Businesses or individuals are invited to make donations. Thanks!

Custom rugs are available up to 9 by 18 feet, priced at approximately $50 a square foot (includes shipping and customs fees)

Note: rug purchases are not tax-deductible. If you are interested in cash donations, I suggest three non-profit agencies that work inside Tibet. I have visited each of these facilites in Tibet, the offer excellent education programs for their students.

Lhasa-Kungshon Language School supported by Tibetan Village Project. For more information on TVP, website www.tibetanvillageproject.org

Namling County School Programs supported by Boulder-Lhasa Sister City Project (BLSCP). For more information about BLSCP, visit their website www.Boulder-Tibet.org

Chusul Orphanage Home supported by The Tibet Fund. For more information on Tibet Fund, visit their website www.tibetfund.org

Other products which are available :
Tibet Medicine rings $3.50 adjustable
Prayer flags in traditional five colors $8.00
Kata offering scarf (from Lhasa!) available in white, gold, red, yellow, orange or green $9.00

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
We accept VISA/MC, PayPal, money orders and checks. If using PayPal: our user id is cls@indra.com, last name is Smith
Make Checks payable to:
Earth Spirit Designs Ltd
PO Box 1759
Lyons, CO 80540
303-823-8219 phone
303-823-6047 FAX (for credit cards)
Thanks for helping Tibetans IN Tibet

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