1920s Knotted Antique Room Size Ivory Chinese – Peking Rectangle Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving presents a luxurious appeal, perfectly scaled for grand interiors. Its substantial dimensions qualify it as one of our finest room size rugs from the Peking region, reflecting the era’s demand for large-format decorative textiles.
The expansive central field is rendered in a soft, luminous ivory color, providing a sophisticated counterpoint to the deep indigo and cobalt blues used in the border and central medallion. This restrained palette is characteristic of the finest Chinese Art Deco period pieces, emphasizing clarity and open space, a departure from the denser compositions of earlier periods.
The design features a delicate, open composition, allowing the field color to dominate. Scattered individual sprays of foliage surround a highly detailed central rosette. The use of traditional Chinese floral rugs motifs, such as the peony and chrysanthemum, is stylized yet clearly articulated within the complex border system.
Woven from high-quality wool with a supple handle, this piece reflects the high standards of early Republican era production. It is a timeless decorative statement, sought after by collectors who value genuine antique rugs that seamlessly bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic sensibilities.