Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Period: Early 20th Century
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'10" x 13'6" - 300 x 412 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'10" x 13'6" - 300 x 412 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco carpet
Size: 14'10" × 18'8" (452 × 568 cm).
An antique early 20th century Art Deco antique carpet, the indigo blue field with an overall beige floral v...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 2' 1'' x 3' 3'' - 63 x 99 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 2' 1'' x 3' 3'' - 63 x 99 cm )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug ( 1'6" x 1'6" - 45 x 45 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug ( 1'6" x 1'6" - 45 x 45 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug ( 3' x 5'9" - 92 x 175 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug ( 3' x 5'9" - 92 x 175 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10' x 11'10" - 305 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10' x 11'10" - 305 x 360 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earl;y 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8'2" x 9'9" - 250 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
Earl;y 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8'2" x 9'9" - 250 x 300 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10'6" x 15'6" - 320 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10'6" x 15'6" - 320 x 472 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet (9' x 11' 4" - 275 x 345 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet (9' x 11' 4" - 275 x 345 cm )
On Fuchsia
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10'10" x 17'2" - 330 x 523 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10'10" x 17'2" - 330 x 523 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4'10" x 5'2" - 147 x 158 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4'10" x 5'2" - 147 x 158 )
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'10" )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'10" )
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with fuchsia color measuring 9'10" x 13'6"
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5' x7' 8" - 152 x 233 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5' x7' 8" - 152 x 233 cm )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'10" - 275 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'10" - 275 x 360 )
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Rug 9' 0" x 11' 8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese rug, size: 9'0" x 11'8".
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'4" x 13'9" - 345 x 420 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with yellow-green color background.
11'4" x 13'9" - 345 x 420
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 9" x 11' 3" - 266 x 342 cm)
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 9" x 11' 3" - 266 x 342 cm)
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'2" - 270 x 340 )
Located in New York, NY
Mostly paeonies, in the suspended cloisonné urn, in two poly-chrome corners, along with an edging of other seasonal flowers along one end of this brisk rose Art Deco border-less carp...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Chinese Nichols Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly stunning example of early 20th-century design, this vintage hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco Nichols rug is a rare gem from the 1900s. Set against an enchanting eggplant or pale mauve field, the rug features a graceful floral and landscape motif, with blooming trees, delicate flowers, and serene pagodas woven into a peaceful country scene. A rich dark blue border frames the composition, grounding the soft elegance of the central design.
The wool is exceptionally soft and luminous, with a silk-like shimmer that catches the light beautifully—enhancing the rug’s depth and richness. In truly excellent condition, this piece embodies the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic restraint that have made Chinese Art Deco rugs increasingly desirable among collectors and designers alike.
With its simple yet sophisticated design and unique, harmonious color palette, this Nichols rug offers timeless beauty and charm—perfect for both traditional and modern interiors.
Dimensions: 8’ 11” x 11’ 3”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: China
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot, SKU 1510
Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Rugs, Antique Peking Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet Dragon, Nichols Deco Rugs...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 5'6" x 11'2" - 168 x 340 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 5'6" x 11'2" - 168 x 340 )
Category
Chinese Khotan Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Fette-Li Workshop ( 4'8" x 6'9"- 142 x 205 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Fette-Li Workshop ( 4'8" x 6'9"- 142 x 205 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Horse Cover 2' 0" X 4' 0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese horse cover, size: 2'0" x 4'0".
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Oval Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5 2" x 7'10" - 157 x 240 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Oval Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5 2" x 7'10" - 157 x 240 )
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Horse Cover
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese horse cover, size: 2'0" x 4'6".
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'4" - 267 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
Two golden yellow moons rise diagonally over the borderless rose ground and are ensnared by paeony and other colorful floral vinery. Other detail shades of pink and rose support the ...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'6"- 275 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'6"- 275 x 350 cm )
The rich rose open ground is accented by three asymmetrically placed flower, leaf and thin stem arrays passing into the gol...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 9' 0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking rug. Size: 6'0" x 9'0".
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with a purple color background
( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Fette-Li Workshop ( 6' X 8'9" - 183 X 266 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Fette-Li Workshop ( 6' X 8'9"- 183 X 266 )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B913
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in deep blue shade. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition.
-Condition: original good,
-circa: 1920s,
-Size: 2....
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 3'0" x 5'10".
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese, Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese - Peking rug. Size: 8'3" x 9'9".
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13' x 15'6" - 395 x 475 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13' x 15'6" - 395 x 475 cm )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 9'10" x 15'6".
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 8'6" x 17'6" - 259 x 533 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 8'6" x 17'6" - 259 x 533 )
Category
Chinese Khotan Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet ( 4'3" x 8' - 130 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet
4'3" x 8' - 130 x 244
Category
Chinese Khotan Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 5'6" x 10' - 168 x 305 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet with a coral colored background along with a diamond shaped pattern.
( 5'6" x 10' - 168 x 305 )
Category
Chinese Khotan Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco runner with a central medallion depicting a vase potted with a flowering lotus, and flowering trees on either end, and all set abasing a gray f...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a beautiful indigo field with a pagoda under a tree on an island surrounded by a grey border with blossoming peonies, chrysanthemum, a...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rust Handmade Carpet Kohtan Rug, Oriental Chinese Blue Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This unique small Kohtan carpet was woven by hand in the 1900s. Khotan rugs were created in East Turkestan in an area that is now Western China. Khotan was once a desert oasis on the silk road and produced bold rugs known for their circular medallions. This piece features a blue circular medallion woven with tribal motifs. This is then surrounded by a symmetrical surrounding design and border. Both the color palette and design in this wool rug is sure to make the perfect accent accessory for any room in your home.
The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique which has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces.
Place this piece in a cosy Classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine wool rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment.
Rust handmade carpet Kohtan rug...
Category
Chinese Tribal Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Chinese Art Deco, Soft Pastel Antique Carpet
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Chinese Art Deco
Chinese Art Deco circa 1930
Measures: 10 ft. 1 inch x 8 ft 1 inch
Acquired from a Sydney estate
This genre of hard-wearing carpets has gained significant designer and consumer interest over the past ten or more years. We acquired this piece in Sydney recently for its uncommon soft pastel colours and especially its fine artistry and hand etching of classic Chinese design elements. In our opinion as art dealers this fine piece strikes the right balance between space and graceful embroidery/patterns we seek in an ideal example . The understated mauve and pale green combine to create a soothing sense of calm acting as a base for the fine embroidery, which please examine.
In truth the oft used title of this type of carpet is a misnomer – they are not, design wise, art deco. They only happened to be made in the 1920’s and mainly the 1930's - coincident to the Art Deco movement which stressed minimal and forceful angular images, like the architecture of the same name. True Art deco carpets are very rare and costly , and feature austere, minimalist designs . But the name has stuck, and at least is accurate as to the period .
The Chinese look , a collaborative style, took off and was popular primarily in America and Europe during this period . Key designers such as Walter Nichols worked during the time with weavers and small manufacturers in China .
In recent years this genre of carpet in good condition has been steadily appreciating , and is thus an actual investment ; good examples are increasingly difficult to find , and they do represent a period of specific artistry which has not been successfully duplicated . At 90`-100 years of age they are approaching the " antique" category .
This piece was purchased from the owner of one of northern Sydney's 60-70 distinguished Art Deco homes where it looked beautiful, offset by an AD fireplace( angular, austere) surround in marble colours ( predominately pinks and greens ) which "mirrored " the carpet .
Though it is a matter of personal taste, of course, the muted pastel colours in this piece are more elegant and dignified than many of the more bright -even garish - examples found in this genre , in our opinion, and much harder to find - one criterion for investment value .
Also, such a carpet will work well in a wider variety of environments, stylistically, from an interior design perspective: whether living, dining, games room, library , large foyer or bedroom . In other words, one does not need a " Chinese" or Asian themed overall design for this piece to wonderfully complement the decor - in the way that a single Chinese wall scroll...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Chinese rug has a café-au-lait field with meandering rust vine issuing polychrome sunflowers and delicate stylized leaves, in a plain rust red border.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug with Four Dragons, Ivory Field & Dark Blue Border
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco rug features a striking design with four dragons in each corner, set against a soft ivory or straw-colored field and framed by a rich dark blue border. The rug’s field is adorned with beautifully detailed scenes of the countryside and mountains, including pagodas, birds, rivers, and traditional Chinese symbols of prosperity and good fortune.
Evoking the harmony and balance of classic Chinese landscapes, this Art Deco rug blends symbolic storytelling with timeless design. The bold dragon motifs symbolize strength and protection, while the natural elements bring a sense of peace and well-being.
In overall good condition, this piece is both a functional floor covering and a beautiful work of art for the floor display and ideal for elegant interiors.
Dimensions: 9’ 2” x 11’ 5”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: China
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU 1688
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Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13'8" x 24' - 417 x 732 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13'8" x 24' - 417 x 732 cm )
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century oval Chinese Art Deco rug with a cranberry center, surrounded by a meandering motif and floral patterned borde...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Chinese Deco rug has a beige field with dashed mole brown rectangles with periwinkle accents, in a broad traditio...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oval Art Deco Chinese Rug in Pale Green Field with Tan Border
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly rare and beautiful find, this oval-shaped Art Deco Chinese area rug from the early 1900s features a soft green background framed by a warm tan border, creating a graceful and unique silhouette rarely seen in traditional Chinese rug design.
Adorned with elegant floral and decorative motifs in shades of pink and yellow, the rug blends classic symbolism with the bold simplicity of the Art Deco era. Its gentle curves and harmonious color palette make it an ideal centerpiece for refined interiors—adding a touch of softness, symmetry, and sophistication.
Perfect for use in entryways, bedrooms, or intimate seating areas, this rug is not only a functional piece but also a decorative statement with historic charm and visual rarity.
Dimensions: 3’ x 5’ 3”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: China
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU 2077
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Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Rug Peking Tiger Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This intricately designed Peking carpet was created during a Golden Age of Chinese artistry, between 1900 and 1920. Its detailed craftsmanship is a true representation of the skill and artistry of the Chinese weavers. The soft colors and tiger design...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Art Deco carpet with large multicolored floral branches on a cranberry field surrounded by a brilliant green border. Measures: 8'9" x 11'3".
Reza's Rug Gallery #: CH82.
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid pair of lake of Life Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade green field hosts a majestic lake of Life, where fl...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art deco rug with a cranberry field with multi-colored hanging lanterns surrounded by a wide indigo and narrow cream colored border with auspic...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Hand-Woven Chinese Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 20th-century, hand-woven Chinese Deco rug has a royal-blue field with a variety of delicate polychrome floral sprays at one end, together with butterflies and birds, at th...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Finely woven, super soft, silk-like, high luster wool pile as an early example of an Art Deco Nichols style carpet bearing a field in pictorial view of sprawling expressive cherry...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Rug in Tan, French Blue, Pink, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
A true masterpiece of early 20th-century textile art, this palace-size Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese rug is a rare and striking example from the first quarter of the 20th century—now approaching 100 years old and preserved in remarkable condition. The rug features a luxurious camelhair or tan-colored field, a subtle yet warm backdrop that sets the stage for a vibrant interplay of floral motifs in pink, blue, red, and lavender.
What makes this piece especially rare is its wide width and near-square proportions—an unusual and highly coveted dimension in antique Chinese rugs. The composition showcases the signature Nichols style: bold, large-scale design elements paired with an imaginative and joyous use of color. The bright, richly colored floral border contrasts beautifully with the soft field, creating an elegant visual balance that feels both grounded and exuberant.
This rug is not just a decorative item—it is a work of art, a historical artifact, and a collector's treasure. Its condition, scale, coloration, and design harmony make it a standout piece suitable for the finest interiors or discerning collectors.
Dimensions: 12’ 10” x 16’ 2”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: China
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1299
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Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Saddle Carpet with Peonies, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...
Category
East Turkestani Vintage Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
