Description:

Antique Palace sized Peking rug was hand knotted in China of 100% natural wool. The rug is 70+ years old, has full wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. Beautiful colors and made with excellent quality. No holes, plush and soft. The edge has been reinforced on the entire rug and a new fringe has been added. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed.

    Provenance:
  • This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant.
  • Dimensions:
  • 10ft 9in x 15ft 5in
  • Medium:
  • Hand Knotted Rug
  • Circa:
  • 1940s
  • Notes:
  • Antique Peking rugs and carpets are a newer subset of the antique rug production that started in China shortly after the end of the World War I. Back then, Chinese rug weaving factories relocated from Ningxia to the Chinese capital. This move enabled the Chinese Peking rug weaving to produce bigger rug sizes that were meant fulfill the demand for decorative larger room size rugs that came from both the USA and European markets. Peking rugs could adhere to the traditional patterns derived from Ningxia production. But at times the designs became simpler and asymmetrical, often tending toward modern western Art Deco taste, and the weaving technique became thicker and tighter to make the rugs more durable for western use. The origin of the Peking rug is very interesting. Chinese, or Peking, rugs were created in a similar manner as the rugs created in Persia, India, and Central Asia. The technique involves weaving sheep’s wool that was then hand-knotted onto vertical looms. In some instances, these antique Peking rugs were created completely out of silk or silk pile or the hair of goats, camels, and yaks were used to weave the beautiful antique rugs. The colors of antique Peking rugs are definitely unique, especially when compared to other eastern parts. Most Peking rugs have a limited color palette, consisting of maybe two colors in total. Detailing can be added to the surface, adding a bit more definition that helps create a three-dimensional look. Popular designs that may be found on these antique Chinese rugs include Asian dragon designs, octagon shapes, or lotus flowers.
  • Condition:
  • Excellent

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