Antique Art Deco Chinese Allover Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 24273 |
| Size | 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft (0.69 m x 1.22 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1925 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Art Deco Chinese Allover Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional piece captures the height of the Art Deco movement in China, blending traditional oriental rug craftsmanship with modernist aesthetics. The vertical format and highly stylized imagery suggest it was designed as a decorative wall hanging or a unique accent piece, marking a significant departure from conventional design motifs. The composition is dominated by a profound, inky field of blue color rugs, providing a dramatic contrast to the complex central motif. Hues of terracotta, deep olive green, and ochre define the abstract structure, which appears suspended against the atmospheric ground. This sophisticated palette reflects the period's embrace of bold color and graphic intensity, moving away from the reserved tones of earlier Chinese textiles.