Cream Color Antique Floral Chinese Small Scatter Size Peking Area Rug
$2,800.00
| Stock number | 23570 |
| Size | 3 ft x 5 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 1.78 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue, Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Peking Chinese Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Rug 1900s This fine example of early 20th-century weaving presents the refined aesthetic typical of peking rugs. Characterized by a sparse, elegant design philosophy, this piece showcases the masterful use of negative space that defined the best of the era. Format: rectangular The palette is restrained yet impactful, featuring a rich indigo blue set against a field of creamy beige. The central medallion is eschewed in favor of scattered, stylized elements, a hallmark of the Art Deco influence beginning to emerge. The subtle use of floral rugs motifs, rendered in a delicate sketch-like manner, prevents the composition from feeling overly formal. The structure of the rug layout is defined by its strong border system, which features a complex interplay of geometric fretwork and stylized vine patterns executed in deep blue.