FREE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING
43 x 33 INCHES
SMOKE FREE STORAGE ENVIRONMENT
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This rug is one of a kind and you can see by the photos that it is hand made. The stiches in the rug are not factory created and the design flows the way the maker of the rug created it. The size is a very close estimate. This rug is thick and light. This rug is part of a set of rugs that were purchased right off the streets in India. The stitch around the rug is unique and has a natural hand made look to it.
INDIA
HAND
MADE
RUG
OR
HANGING
DECOR
43 x 33 INCHES
DARJEELING
HIMALAYAS
COLLECTIBLE
ABOUT THIS ITEM
1998
This rug was purchased in 1998, in Darjeeling, a city in India just south of Sikkim, located at the foot hills to the Himalayas. This area is famous for home made rugs, tea and cardamon. This rug is hand made. It has been in storage, inside in a smoke free environment. It has never been been displayed. It has not been washed, dry cleaned, and no cleaning products have been applied to it.
Upon purchase, this rug was shipped from India to America. This rug is part of a set of rugs purchased and each rug is unique. That is, in size, color, and themes. When you look at it, you can tell it is hand made and each rug is different.
Traveling in this area of the world requires a good tour guide and a company that will guide you through the area. Listed below is an example of the kind of tour you could expect while traveling in and around Darjeeling, Sikkim and this area of the Himalayas. Also, a little bit about the city.
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Sikkim & Darjeeling Himalayan Adventure
Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. A popular
tourist destination, it is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser
Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,050 m). It is noted
for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of Darjeeling
district which has a partially autonomous status within the state of
West Bengal.
The development of the town dates back to the mid-19th century, when
the colonial British administration set up a sanatorium and a military
depot. Subsequently, extensive tea plantation was done in the region,
and tea growers developed hybrids of black tea and created new
fermenting techniques. The resultant distinctive Darjeeling tea is
internationally recognised and ranks among the most popular of the
black teas.[3] The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the town with
the plains and has one of the few steam locomotives still in service
in India.
Calcutta, Sikkim, Darjeeling & Delhi
This amazing journey to Eastern India uncovers a land awash with
culture, tradition and natural beauty, from colonial Darjeeling to
local villages in Sikkim.
Sikkim was an independent Buddhist enclave until its assimilation into
the greater India in 1975. It retains its exclusivity and offers the
closest Himalayan views with an amazing and distinct local culture and
customs.
Your journey will start in the immortal city of Calcutta, with its
bustling bazaars and historical architecture that will keep you
captivated and enthralled. Scott Dunn have a superb guide in Calcutta
who will surely inspire you to love our favourite city in India just
as much as us!
You will then fly to the Bagdogra, just below the foothills of the
Himalaya before being driven into the heartland of Sikkim for four
days experiencing local village life and rural Sikkim.
Your first night is spent in Yangsum Village near Richenpong where
Shakti have renovated a nearby house with ensuite facilities. That
evening you will meet your guide who will explain the route through
the villages before sitting down to a home cooked authentic Sikkimese
supper. The next day you will begin your walk to the Sandyang Lee
House, set below stunning high Himalaya. If you are an early bird, it
might be worth heading to the Monastery to listen to the Buddhist
monks performing morning prayers before spending the day immersing
yourself in traditional village life. Your family who look after you
are very interesting - one is a Buddhist Monk, another an MP and the
daughters are rather good at preparing amazing local food just for
you!
The following day you continue to Radhu Khandu which is the most
impressive of the three Village Houses being a charming traditional
Sikkimese House. You will have another day to explore the surrounding
countryside.
Following the Village Walks you will drive south passing the rolling
tea estates of Darjeeling, where you will stay in a quaint Tea Estate.
The British built Darjeeling as a hospital, due to its cooler air and
restorative atmosphere. Its appeal is in its ability to remain
timeless, still running its toy train and retaining its colonial
architecture. The impressive Kanchenjunga (8,586m) stands over
Darjeeling and is the world’s third highest mountain. Many people
however just like to relax in the confines of Glenburn Tea Estate
admiring the view and drinking tea!
