Tibetan door covers are decorative and functional and this has earned them a place as an ubiquitous accessory in almost all Tibetan homes and monasteries. Even nomads tending sheep or yaks in the most remote pastures will very likely have a cloth curtain something like this one over the door to their yurt or tent.

The door covers serve to keep dust and insects out and in cold weather even the light weight covers make a noticeable difference in temperature by keeping cold drafts out and sealing heat in to some degree. They are usually embellished with some decorative motif. Sometimes it is a simple geometric pattern, while other times more elaborate designs - nearly always pertaining to Tibetan Buddhism are employed. Door Covers are used on inside doors as well as those leading outdoors. They make nice additions to personal shrines at home.

This door cover is rich in Tibetan Buddhist symbolism, and features the Tibetan Windhorse emblem as the central theme. This symbol has its origin in the fact that Tibet had a deeply rooted 'horse culture", which is to say that the horse played a part of great importance in the Tibetan life ways. In Tibetan culture a fine horse became a symbol of everything positive - good luck and prosperity. The wind horse seen here carries a load of wish fulfilling jewels, as it swiftly goes about subduing negative forces.

The 8-Auspicious symbols are also very skillfully embroidered in bright colors on the left and right sides of the main panel. The top has an ornamental ruffle to add the final touch to what we think you'll agree is a very fine example of this useful traditional item.

This door cover is 35" wide by 72" high

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