Hand-Knotted Chinese Carved Wool Area Rug with Longevity Symbols
Item Details
A hand-knotted Chinese carved wool area rug. This rug is rendered in a palette of apricot, sepia, ivory, cornsilk, and clementine. The sculpted apricot colored field features fret medallions framed in a floral and foliate motif wreath, with lotus blooms and vines in each corner serving as the spandrels. Framing the field is a main Kangxi fret medallion, bracket, and blossom patterned border, along with a crenelated guard border, and pearl patterned minor borders. Finishing this rug are overcast selvedges and a cotton kilim skirt with a fine cotton warp fringe to the ends. Unlabeled.
Type | Area Rug |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Origin | China |
Condition
- staining; could benefit from professional cleaning.
Dimensions
- approximately 6’ W x 9.6’ D.
Item #
18ATL020-059