East Asian Rugs and Carpets

77238 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 09'00 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a constellation of seven flowering vases...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a dragon in black, blue, red, goldenrod, and light blue-grey over a cream-white borderless field. Measures: 1' 3" x 1' 6" 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...

73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Renoir Reproduction Tapestry, 04'08 x 06'04. Woven in homage to the lush imaginings of 19th-century Orientalist painters, this handwoven wool tapestry ...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson ...

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gorgeous sea-foam green field surrounded by a wide rust orange border. A potted peony lives in one corner while a gnarly tw...

Tsukdruk rugs are possibly the most representative examples of the Tibetan nomadic weaving tradition. Woven with lanolin-rich highland wool, these come in narrow strips constructed o...

Late 20th century Chinese rug with Chinese design and light colors with beige, blue, green, yellow and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

With a minimalist floral pattern inspired by a rare botanical design with bamboo trees in green and blue, on a beige field and gold border, this 12x15 Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-kn...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'6" x 13'2" - 290 x 402 )

Handmade in wool, a delicious 8x10 needlepoint rug from Rug & Kilim’s coveted European style rug collection. This transitional rug enjoys an awe inspiring floral pattern in beige-bro...

78022 vintage Chinese Floral Kilim rug with English Country Cottage style 04'01 x 06'02. Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this hand-woven wool vintage Chinse floral...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop 9' x 11' 8''

These cushions are fine examples of needlepoints from the 1990s, constructed in china with the traditional French Aubusson style and technique. These Aubusson style cushions feature ...

This fine wool rug was woven by hand in the 1930s in China. The central design features an abstract swirl pattern made up of blue, pink and orange accent colours that contrast elegantly with the orange background. This has then been framed by a repeat pattern yellow and orange border. This fine oriental rug combines simple colours with a symmetrical, elegant medallion design to create a sophisticated surface that can add impeccable style and grace to any environment.  The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun silk and cotton dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique 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. Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet 7'11" x 9' 4"

Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug 4'6 x 6'6. This antique Khotan from China is a geometrically designed beauty. Woven in cream dark chocolate and rose this rug displays its elegance in th...

Enchanting floral design early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet in an odd size wide gallery room size format. Measures: 7'6'' x 14'5''.

A third quarter of the 20th century Chinese Emperor Empress Chinese pictorial conversation rug. Measures: 3' x 5'.

An early 20th-century Chinese Peking carpet in tan and blue colors featuring a whimsical motif. circa 1920 measures: 4'1'' x 5'9"

78129 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking rug with Art Deco Style 10'01 x 13'03. With its effortless beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Pe...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols Workshop ( 3' x 4'8'' - 92 x 142 )

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 2' 3" x 4' 6", showcases a minimalist yet sophisticated design. Featuring a solid blue field with subtle tonal variations, the r...

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the ...

Fette Chinese Carpet, c. 1930 Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'0" W x 11'9" L Origin: China Period: c. 1930 Rug ID: 23014

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 10" x 8' 7", features a striking composition with a deep burgundy field that exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious central...

Very beautiful mid century Chinese beijing rug with nice design with pictorial and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...

Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green and orange colors. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1...

A pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a pictorial motif. Measures: 15" x 21".

Mid-18th W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Main Hall Carpet 11’9” x 12’ Mid 18th Century Structural Analysis: Warp:cotton,off-white,natural,Z-4-S,somewhat irregular; Weft:cotton,off-white,Z-4-S,winder plied, quite irregular;2 shots alternating; wefts thick and soft; Pile:wool,Z-4; Knot: PL/0 degrees warp depression/horiz. 6 x vertical 5 = 30 knots per square inch; knots somewhat irregular, some quite thin; [check for T knots along edges] Sides: two cords each of two body warps, inner directly weft-attached; figure eight sparsely weft yarn wrapped; Weft/knot ratio: 60/40 wefts predominant. Remarks: This is another variant on the popular Mandarin nine lion dog carpet...

77760 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols, 12'03 x 19'08. Aside from the rich cultural symbolism attached to each image, the ambiguo...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop ( 8'8" x 11'4" - 265 x 345 )

Antique Circa 1923 Taupy-Gray Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'10 X 11'2. As the term implies, true Chinese Deco carpets were woven in a s...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'2" - 275 x 340 )

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Size: 11' 8'' x11' 11''

78762 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 04'00 x 05'09. Chinese Peking rugs, originating from Beijing (formerly known as Peking), China, are renowned for their intricate designs, vibra...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'9" - 279 x 358 )

Pretty 20th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese floral design and nice colours with a sky blue field and pink, orange, brown, purple, green and white in design and borders. En...

A rare and unusual red ground Chinese rug decorated by an infinite repeat pattern composed of a network of geometric devices derived from silk brocades of the Ming period. Examples o...

Handmade contemporary French braided round rug made by One Royal Art, collection 2021. This rug is one of a kind made in France. -condition: original good, -circa: 2021s, -size: 2...

78130 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 08'03 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated with ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Size: 8'x9' 6"

A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century highly decorative Tibetan rug with a large double dragon motif. Size: 3'3'' x 5''7'.

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a tone-on-tone gray field surrounded by a wide gray border, and indigo scholar's vases in opposing corners each potted with auspicious...

A vintage Chinese pictorial Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 1"

Antique handmade Chinese area rug made from fine wool and all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for people and pets. This beautiful piece features a rich field of floral details in bright colors that was so popular in the 1920s when the Art Deco movement flourished and permeated every facet of American lifestyle including home decor and interior design. This area rug has oversize dimensions of 12'2" x 22'8" that works well in large open spaces. It has the classic Art Deco design which matches perfectly with modern and contemporary interiors. Fun facts about rug names: Chinese Art Deco rugs were made popular by Walter Nichols who introduced a mechanical style of wool production that resulted in strands that were thicker compared to what traditional rug makers were using. He established a workshop in Northern China and began making rugs inspired by the Art Deco movement boom that flourished from the 1920s-1930s. Today, authentic Nichols Art Deco rugs...

This 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug, measuring 8' 8" x 11' 8", beautifully showcases the refined aesthetic of traditional Khotan weaving. The design features an elegant compo...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 12'10" x 15'9" - 390 x 480 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8" x 11'6" - 264 x 348 cm )

73692 Charles le Brun Gobelins Inspired Château Neuf Saint-Germain Tapestry with Louis XIV Style, Wall Hanging 06'00 x 07'03. This hand-woven wool Louis X...

A late 20th-century one of a kind hand-knotted Chinese rug with a dragon motif Measures: 5'2'' x 8'1''

This antique art deco Chinese wool rug showcases a tan field with a decorative purple frame and multi-colored accents in an all-over Chinese classic motif. This rug measures 4'1" x ...

Antique Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in the oasis town of Eastern Turkestan, today part of the Xinjiang region in Western China. This area has had a steady production of car...

A blue ground rug with an ascending pattern of stylised clouds woven by Nichols & Co, a leading American company based in Tianjin known for its very sturdy and hardwearing rugs, usua...

77584 Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial rug with Cranes and Deer 02'04 x 04'08. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug fe...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with red color Measures: 9'4" x 11'4".

Handmade antique Chinese Dragon designed textile in silk. This tapestry is from the end of 19th century in original condition, it has some age discolorations. -condition: original...

A beautiful antique Dragon Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 9'10"...