Antique Ningxia Chinese Wool Yellow Hand Knotted Pile Rug
| Stock number | 22774 |
| Size | 6 ft x 10 ft 3 in (1.83 m x 3.12 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1800 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Ningxia Chinese Wool Yellow Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1800s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the restrained elegance characteristic of ningxia rugs produced during the Qing Dynasty. Its elongated format suggests it was likely commissioned for a grand interior, perhaps a formal reception room or a long gallery, showcasing the refined taste of its original owner. The striking palette features a luminous field of saffron and yellow, a rare and highly prized shade among yellow color rugs from this era. This vibrant central hue is dramatically framed by a wide, midnight blue border, a contrast typical of high-quality Chinese rugs from the 19th century. The use of natural dyes ensures a depth and variation in tone that modern reproductions cannot replicate, lending the textile a profound historical resonance.