Antique Chinese Room Size Hand Knotted Wool Pile Ningxia Rug
$8,510.00
| Stock number | 22990 |
| Size | 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 2.90 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese 1900s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of ningxia rugs captures the restrained elegance typical of early 20th-century weaving from the region. The design utilizes a spacious, open field, allowing the subtle shifts in the apricot-toned wool to take precedence, creating a luminous foundation for the scattered motifs. The palette is highly sophisticated, relying on a striking contrast between the pale, luminous field and the deep indigo of the primary border. Scattered across the expanse are delicate floral sprays and stylized butterflies, rendered in soft blues and creams, characteristic of the finest antique rugs produced during this period of cultural transition and export demand. Structurally, the rug presents a balanced composition suitable for placement as one of the more desirable room size rugs.