Antique Peking Chinese Allover Blue Navy, Ivory Beige Cream White 1920s Rug
| Stock number | 24424 |
| Size | 5 ft x 7 ft 9 in (1.52 m x 2.36 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Peking Chinese Allover Blue Navy, Ivory Beige Cream White 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving embodies the refined elegance characteristic of the Peking style. Its design relies on a striking contrast between the expansive, unadorned ivory field and the deeply saturated, complex navy border. This piece is a testament to the enduring appeal of antique rugs. The palette is masterfully restrained, utilizing rich tones of navy and deep indigo against a luminous, neutral ground of beige and cream. The use of blue color rugs in this period often reflected a desire for sophisticated simplicity, moving away from the dense patterning of earlier periods toward bold, graphic statements. The wool is finely spun, lending a soft luster to the surface.