Antique Ningxia Room Size Wool Ivory Rug
$14,000.00
| Stock number | 24308 |
| Size | 8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 3 in (2.67 m x 3.43 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Ningxia Room Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional example of 19th-century Chinese weaving originates from the Ningxia region, characterized by its elegant, uncluttered aesthetic. It represents a classic period for antique rugs from this area, emphasizing purity of design over dense ornamentation. The expansive field is rendered in a sophisticated palette of soft ivory and beige tones, allowing the subtle, ghosted scrolling motifs to emerge from the background. This restrained use of color highlights the texture of the hand-spun wool and the natural patina achieved over centuries of use. A series of finely drawn, circular medallions, executed in contrasting deep indigo and sky blue, are symmetrically distributed across the field.