Antique Chinese – Art Deco Chinese Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the transitional period in Chinese weaving, where traditional craftsmanship met the burgeoning global influence of the Art Deco movement. Its structure is reminiscent of the finest antique rugs produced during this era of aesthetic experimentation.
The field features a meticulously rendered geometric trellis pattern, executed in subtle shades of gold and taupe against a luminous ivory background. This repeating motif provides a disciplined foundation, contrasting sharply with the exuberant detailing of the border elements that define the rug’s perimeter.
A sophisticated palette defines the border, utilizing dusty rose, muted slate blue, and deep crimson to frame the central panel. The corners are adorned with stylized acanthus scrolls and scallop shells, a highly unusual incorporation of European Rococo elements into a Chinese Deco framework, anchored by a rich, dark olive ground.
This textile offers a powerful decorative statement without dominating a space, measuring perfectly as a small scatter size rug. It is a rare collector’s item, showcasing the masterful fusion of Eastern geometry and Western ornamentation characteristic of the 1920s Shanghai workshops.