Light Ivory and Brown Color Antique Cloud Band Floral Chinese Art Deco Rug
| Stock number | 3867 |
| Size | 8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.67 m x 3.45 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone, Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug is a sophisticated example of the "Peking" or "Tientsin" weaving tradition, capturing a moment in history where ancient Eastern symbolism met the glamorous, modernist requirements of the Western Art Deco design movement. While many beautiful antique Chinese art deco deign area rugs utilized bold, high-contrast jewel tones, this specimen is distinguished by its muted, organic palette, making it a "connoisseur’s piece" for those seeking historical gravity with contemporary restraint. The composition is centered upon a rare and evocative cloud band design and floral pattern. The "Cloud Band" (Yun) is one of the most ancient and sacred motifs in Chinese art, representing the celestial realm, longevity, and the breath of life.