Antique Hand-Knotted Chinese Nichols Area Rug
Item Details
An antique Chinese Nichols area rug. This wool rug is hand-knotted in a palette of silver-blue, cinnamon, mocha, peach and emerald. It begins with a silver-blue field, which has faded to tan in the lower right region, the field framed by a wide cinnamon border. The field is open, with intrusions at the upper right and lower left, including geometric key motifs and, notably, branches flowering with different types of flowers. Upper left and lower right corners of the field feature rounded pockets and depictions of paired scrolls and cloudband motifs. The border is embellished key designs and abstracted foliate patterns in mocha over cinnamon. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing with short kilim skirts and fine wool warp fringe. Unlabeled.
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Type | Area Rug |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Period | Vintage |
Condition
- significant discoloration and some stains; could benefit from professional cleaning.
Dimensions
- approximately 8.8’ W x 10’ D.
Item #
17BAL155-231