Captivating Superb Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

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Captivating Superb Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

About the Item

Measures: 8'.10 x 11'.7 Antique Chinese rugs as opposed to most of the antique rug productions were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and western influences, this offers us the reason why these carpets have a very unique truly ethnically Chinese look and appeal. Only during the early part of the 19th century did they open their markets to the countries of the west (for rugs, they have been exporting porcelain, bronzes, wooden and other works of art for many years prior to the 19th century). It is during this period (the early 1900s and on) that we see a major and unmistakable change in the production, abandoning the traditional ornamental look to a more open and even Chinese Art Deco design. This shift in production brought with it a more commercial approach to the Chinese rug market with less attention to the quality and artistry of every single piece to more mass appeal look and price. This explains why there are so many of the so called Art Deco Chinese carpets in the market today. To attain the true essence of Chinese weaving one merely needs to compare the pre-1910 production to the later ones. While the textile industry in China is rich in history and centuries old the earliest surviving examples of the craft are believed to have been produced during the time of Ch’ung-Chen, the last emperor of the Ming dynasty who died during the first half of the 17th century. The Art Deco Chinese rugs were made in China during the 1920s and 1930s. The most recognizable rugs were made by Walter Nichols, an American who set up factories in China. The most prolific weaving centre was in Tientsin where the designs tended to be more open and spacious than Oriental carpets. Nichol’s rugs are usually made of wool and silk and have a thick plushy and luxurious feel. They are designed with both medallion as well as all-over formats. Frequently design elements include pictorial scenes, trees, clouds, mountains, dragons, birds and exotic flowers. Colors are very lively and energetic, rich jewel tones of magenta, turquoise, emerald, ruby and violet are common.

Dimensions:
Width: 106 in (269.24 cm)Length: 139 in (353.06 cm)
Style:
Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1925
Condition:
Seller Location:
Norwalk, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 102314661stDibs: LU91497135903