Tibetan Carpet Exhibition and Sale

Illustrated with exquisite hand-knotted threads, the Tales from Tibet exhibition and sale features the traditional symbols and mythology of Tibetan refugee weavers.

There are over 50 carpets. Each is a true piece of art which can only be viewed during exhibitions held by Trade Aid twice a year in various galleries across New Zealand.

Opening Night Friday 15 July, 5.30pm.

Tales from Tibet tells the tale of the snow capped mountains that led Tibetan refugees on their long journey, the mystical creatures of the Tibetan legends and the symbols that depict the culture they still live and breathe. The carpets that were carried over the mountains as the Tibetans left their homeland alert us to the value placed on these functional works of art, and have allowed the weavers to retain the essence and tradition of the Tibetan culture in their work.

Today, each carpet is the product of a skilled Tibetan refugee’s craftsmanship and represents the fair trading relationship between Trade Aid and the Tibetan producers in India and Nepal.

These unique pieces were the founding products which led Trade Aid into relationships with thousands of producers across the developing world. “Tales from Tibet is your chance to purchase an original hand-woven carpet, exploitation free, from an industry notorious for child labour and low wages” says Vi Cottrell co-founder of Trade Aid. “A medium-sized carpet provides work for one weaver for a month and an income sufficient to support the family”. Vi will be present on opening night to talk of her experience with the Tibetan culture, product and experience as founder of Trade Aid.

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