Wool Chinese and East Asian Rugs

An antique Mongolian room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a contemporary Art Deco style geometric pattern in neutral colors. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 1" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs (sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets...

One of a kind ! Art deco Chinese Nichols rug Made in the early 1920s from high quality Chinese wool found along the ancient "Silk route"...

Fine Quality Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug or Carpet 5'10" x 8'4"

A slightly worn out Khotan rug with soft coloyurs , from the turn of 20th C.

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Made by Nichols Workshop (7'10" x 9'6"-240 x 290 )

Antique Chinese Peking Blue Rug or Carpet - Signed 5'10" x 8'4"

Beautiful Antique Khotan hand-knotted wool rug with an orange color field. This Khotan has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral motif. This runner measures 4'4...

An early 20th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug with a pictorial design on a pink field 4'' x 7'10''

Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our exquisite Art Deco Rug, a genuine marvel from the 1920s that exudes the charm of a bygone era. Meticulously crafted in China, this rug...

Measures: 5' x 7'7. This enchanting east Chinese rug incorporates five symbols of longevity: the deer, the crane, a tree, rocks and water. Originally of Chinese origin, the symbols took on a secular presence within Tibetan art. The four corners contain objects that are artistic and scholarly in nature. The rug was probably intended to bring the owner the good fortune of a long life matched with great intelligence and artistic ability. Antique Chinese pictorial rug with deer...

From the elegance and unusual style you can recognize this beautiful Chinese carpet from the Art Deco period. The wool is bright and silky, spun with greater thickness than normal Ch...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'8" - 282 x 356 )

A fantastic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field surrounded by a tan undulating border overlaid with brown, gold, peach and fuchsia peonies.

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco mini round rug. 3'6'' x 3'10''

Beautiful Antique Turkish Khotan hand-knotted wool rug with a light brown color field. This Khotan has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral motif. This runner ...

Stunning antique East Turkestan Khotan rug, with a pomegranate trellis overall within a series of reciprocal geometric stripes. Period: circa 1920 Country of origin: East Turkestan ...

:: Roundel center medallion of quatrefoil oriented lotus flowers atop a predominantly open field with two pairs of butterflies. Unusual size and proportions for type and age. Colors and shades include: Sky blue, pale saffron yellow, dusty rose, navy blue, cobalt blue, ivory, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile, knot heads and foundation. Tatter to sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Chinese Peking rug runner...

Antique Chinese Peking Rug ( 119655 ) - 5'6" x 5'3" The antique rug's structural geometry makes it a perfect fit for our modern age. For its age the rug is in excellent condition...

Full plush pile Chinese Batou rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring the wall of China Measure: 4'7'' x 6'

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'5" - 280 x 350 cm )

1930s Chinese Art Deco Palace Size Rug Details rug no. j2845 size 11' 11" x 22' 9" (363 x 693 cm) Most found in Room size formats in...

Antique Chinese golden yellow handwoven wool rug Size: 13'6" × 21'0" (411 × 640 cm). A traditional Chinese Ningxia rug, the golden yellow field with lotus blossoms and leafy branches...

An authentic early-20th-century Chinese rug with a spacious open field floral design on a navy ground. Measures: 8'11'' x 11'6''.

One-of-a-kind Antique Chinese Beige, Brown Handmade Wool Runner Size: 5'6" × 17'5" (167 × 530 cm).

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 9'3" x 11'7" Origin: China Condition: Excellent Field Color: Brown Border Color: Brown Accent Colors: Lig...

Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an animal pictorial motif Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".

Rug Number 25998 Size 4' 5" X 6' 2" Design Peking Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin China Age Antique/Vintage

Hand-knotted wool circa 1925, a 9x12 antique Chinese art deco rug - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s antique collection. On the Design: This is a rare work from the Nichols style curat...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant fuchsia field surrounded by thin orange, wide indigo, and thin fuchsia borders, and all overlaid with multi-color...

Antique Chinese Blue Wool Rug Size: 14'2" × 19'8" (431 × 599 cm) China is a country of ancient traditions and art. Here is a great example of Chinese hand...

A stunning early 20th century Chinese Art Deco runner with an indigo and pink swirling phoenix in the center of a tone-on-tone floral field dotted with bats and double-coins, all sym...

Step into a world of rare elegance with our exquisite Art Deco Rug, a true marvel from the 1920s that carries the allure of a bygone era. Crafted with precision in China, this rug is...

An incredible early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a rich crimson field surrounded by a thin gold inner border and a wide dark indigo border. Overlaid across the entire field...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8" - 183 x 264 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 )

This rather distressed piece shows a slate field with the characteristic Khotanese design of converging pomegranate trees emerging from small vases. The quadripartite Turkmen-style ...

Beautiful 1920s antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with terracotta color field. This piece has a designed frame in black hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral scroll...

1920s Chinese Carpet ( 14' 10'' x 19' 6'' - 452 x 594 cm)

A specific cluster of northern Indian rugs are inspired by antique Chinese weavings, and are often referred to as Indochine. Here wee see a very subtle palette on an ivory background...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted scatter wool rug with brown and gray color field. This piece has multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral design. This ...

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with myriad auspicious imagery including five bats, a phoenix, fish, a scholar's vase, and various flowers, all symbols of prosper...

Early 20th Century Anmal Motifs Camel Background Chinese Handmade Wool Rug Size: 11'4" × 16'10" (345 × 513 cm) An early 20th century antique rug from China, the camel field with a su...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted scatter wool rug with navy blue color field. This piece has multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral design. This rug m...

Amazing early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a central floral medallion amidst a field of additional flowers on a beautiful gold field, surrounded by a deep blue border. Good a...

Antique Chinese Rug, Size: 6' 0'' x9' 8''

A sweet early 20th century oval Chinese Art Deco rug with a peach central field surrounded by a teal and peach border overlaid with multi-co...

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 11' x 15' - 335 x 457 )

Magenta Background Chinese Art Deco Rug with Large Vining Flowers and Leaves. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0802, country of origin / type: China / Art Deco, circa 1920. Measures: 12'0...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'6" x 11' - 260 x 335 )

A bold early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant gold field with a large multi-colored peony cluster in one corner.

High-quality Vintage Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'9" × 5'5" (114 × 165 cm) An early 20th century Samarkand rug, with a trellis overall of angular vinery a...

A bold early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a wonderful central indigo field surrounded by an inner thin gold strip, a wide fuchsia stripe and a thin outer indigo stripe border. Two ducks are playing in the water of the central indigo field, while flowering peony and cherry blossom branches...

1920s Oval Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 3'1" x 6' - 94 x 183 )

Full plush pile Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial design rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measure: 4'4'' x 6'9''.

Early 20th Century N. Chinese Baotou Carpet

"Step into the glamour of the 1930s with our meticulously crafted Vintage Art Deco Chinese Wedding Rug—a true symbol of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite masterpiece from C...

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug 5' 2" x 7' 10"