Extremely Rare Tibetan Antique Felt Rug, 18th Century

Two shape panels, joined together with lotus flower head, angular vine and stylised cloud band frame. Classic for this type with well drawn motifs and good colour combination. This s...

An unusual Tibetan tiger rug This Tibetan rug is very rare, and it's in a very good condition! The colors are amazing and it would make a stunning a...

This is an antique Tibetan rug woven during the first quarter of the 20th century circa 1920 and measures 205 x 138 cm in size. This piece has a highly unique modern design that cons...

This is an antique Tibetan horse cover woven during the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1880 - 1900 and measures 107 x 70CM in size. Its field is designed with a single large-scale Lotus flower with protruding vines set on a black background color which creates color contrast against the pastel motifs. the border is designed with different flower motifs surrounded by multicolored geometric designs. This unique piece has been retained in excellent condition making it a true collector item that would fit in any tribal or Asian collection.

This is an antique Tibetan rug woven during the beginning of the 20th century circa 1900 and measures 156 x 80CM in size. Its field depicts five rows of highly geometric beige-colored medallions which are indicative of Tibetan and Chinese culture set on a red background color. its border is made using a variant of the classical Greek key design which is found in many Chinese and Tibetan textiles...

This is an antique Tibetan rug woven during the first quarter of the 20th century circa 1920 and measures 150 X 85CM in size. Its design consists of two geometric medallions with a c...

A rare and early Yarkand large format rug, distinguished by an infinite repeat pattern of the so-called 'five-flower herati' motif on a soft red back...

An extremely rare early 20th century pictorial Chinese rug depicting Chinese scholar's objects like potted peonies and chrysanthemums, citron (Buddha's Fingers) with a censor, and a ...

Antique Tibetan Rug, Mid-19th Century One of the acknowledged older examples any collector could ever hope to acquire. Rugs of this size are called ‘khaden’ and are used as sleeping...

Antique Tibetan Saddle Rug/Blanket, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'0" L x 2'0" W Origin: Tibet Period: Late 19th Century

A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m) Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China. Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area. After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs. This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry. The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC. The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible. Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries. This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...

Tibetan Saddle Rug, Late 19th Century As stated elsewhere and throughout the literature, saddle rugs are not uncommon and appear to be an essential...