Hand-Knotted Chinese-Style Wool Area Rug
Item Details
A hand-knotted Chinese-style wool area rug. This rug is rendered in a palette of crimson, ivory, sapphire, saffron, celedon, powder blue, burnt orange, and rose. The crimson colored field begins with a central medallion surrounded by an array of other medallions, cloud band forms, floral and foliate motifs, and other symbolic motifs. Framing the field is a main ivory grounded leaf and blossom border, as well as an S patterned guard border. Finishing this rug are overcast selvedges and a cotton warp fringe to the ends. This rug is unlabeled.
Type | Area Rug |
Materials | Cotton, Wool |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Origin | Unknown |
Brand | Unknown |
Period | Contemporary |
Condition
- wear to the edges and ends; significant areas of balding with possible moth damage, and overall wear to the pile.
Dimensions
- approximately 7.3’ W x 10’ D.
Item #
18BOS146-249