Coral Wool Pile Antique Chinese Ningxia Room Size Area Rug
$22,500.00
| Stock number | 21366 |
| Size | 7 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.36 m x 3.81 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1825 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Room Size Coral Wool Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1825. This exceptional textile represents the finest weaving traditions of Chinese rugs during the Qing Dynasty. The expansive, open field utilizes a highly desirable palette, immediately establishing the rug's sophisticated presence. The primary tone is a luminous, earthy coral, which provides a warm canvas for the scattered, stylized medallions. This masterful use of a deep, resonant coral tone distinguishes it from the brighter palettes often seen in later Chinese production. The wool is finely spun and retains a remarkable softness, indicative of its age and quality. Characterized by the sparse, decentralized motifs typical of the ningxia rugs style, the design avoids formal symmetry, instead offering a dynamic, almost abstract composition of indigo and cream shapes.