Antique Mongolian Rug

Beautiful earthtone square size antique Mongolian rug, Country of Origin: Mongolia, Circa date: Late 19th century. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 11 ft 3 in ...

Beautiful small square Scatter size antique Chinese rug, Origin: China, circa 1900. Size: 1 ft 9 in x 2 ft (0.53 m x 0.61 m).  

Small Scatter square size gold antique Chinese rug, country of origin: China, circa early 19th century. Size: 2 ft 1 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.63 m x 0.76 m).

Beautiful and Decorative Oriental Antique Khotan Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa date: 1910s. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.01 m x 3.53 m)

Antique Chinese rug, Origin: China, circa 1900. Size: 1 ft 9 in x 2 ft (0.53 m x 0.61 m).  

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...

Authentic early 20th century Samarkand Khotan rug.

Full Pile Chinese rug in predominantly blue with vase design in orange and coral from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. A conversation piece....

Enchanting antique Khotan rug predominantly apricot and orange.

Rare Room size Antique Khotan Rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 10'10" x 13'7" Khotan rugs were produced in Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in...

An early 20th century rare original size Chinese square rug in predominant shades of pale beige and brown. The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It has a silky sheen...

Rare Tree of Life Antique Art Deco Rug Chinese Rug Antique Chinese Rug. Measures: 4.2" x 6.8" 4' x 7'. 127cm x 203cm circa 1920 "Beautiful antique Art Deco rug in rare purple color and chic simplistic Tree of life design. Rugs in this quality and size are highly desired!". Size 4.2" x 6.8" Serial ID # 50745k Design Art Deco Metric Size 127cm x 203cm. Age 1920 Antique Category Art Deco Pattern Art Deco, Tree of Life, Floral Material 100% Hand Knotted Wool Foundation Material Cotton Color Purple, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Navy Quality Great Condition Great Condition About Us~ Welcome to Antique Rug Collection. Your #1 Source for handmade Antique Rugs & Tapestries at great prices, curated by leading industry expert. We are a 6th Generation antique rug shop with 48+ years of experience working with designers, private clients, dealers, and really anyone looking for a unique antique rug at a great price. We've made an imprint selling rugs...