Knotted 1920s Ivory Chinese – Art Deco Rectangle Room Size Wool Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This magnificent Chinese Art Deco piece, woven in the 1920s, presents a masterful blend of traditional Eastern iconography and streamlined Western aesthetics. Its substantial scale makes it an ideal room size format for grand interiors, anchoring the space with both history and refined design.
The composition is defined by its expansive, luminous ivory ground, which serves as a perfect canvas for the dramatic, asymmetrical design. This neutral field is subtly striated, demonstrating the high-quality wool and expert knotting characteristic of the period, allowing the central imagery to command attention without distraction.
A bold, sweeping branch of flowering plum blossom dominates the lower half of the field, rendered in stark black outlines contrasted by delicate accents of red, blue, and yellow. This use of negative space and selective ornamentation highlights the influence of Japanese woodblock prints on Chinese Art Deco design, utilizing sophisticated floral motifs to create movement and depth.
This exceptional example captures the essence of the Jazz Age’s fascination with the Orient, featuring a small, finely rendered bird perched among the branches. Its excellent preservation and clear, saturated colors confirm its status as a highly collectible textile, representing the finest examples within our collection of antique rugs.
