Antique Japanese Japan Knotted Rug
$5,400.00
| Stock number | 23301 |
| Size | 3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 10 in (0.97 m x 1.78 m) |
| Origin | Japan |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Japanese |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Japanese Japan Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Japan, Circa Date: 1910s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Japanese weaving presents a refined, almost porcelain-like aesthetic. The field is dominated by a flowing, monochromatic blue and ivory palette, characteristic of the era's sophisticated taste in antique rugs. The central composition employs an elegant, continuous vine and blossom motif, creating an allover design that repeats seamlessly across the field. This dense, yet airy, pattern is framed by a striking meander border, rendered in a deeper indigo, providing geometric contrast to the organic forms within. While drawing heavily on traditional Chinese textile motifs, this piece confirms the unique contribution of Japan to the world of fine knotting during the late Meiji and TaishÅ periods.