Red Antique Chinese - Art Deco Allover Floral Knotted Rug

Antique Chinese - Art Deco Allover Floral Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving captures the bold, sophisticated aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. The expansive central field is rendered in a deep, saturated red color, providing a dramatic counterpoint to the delicate border design. The composition skillfully blends traditional Chinese symbolism, such as stylized clouds and chrysanthemums, with the streamlined geometry characteristic of Art Deco. The border features an allover arrangement of oversized maple leaves and blossoms, executed in a palette of soft blues, creams, and sage greens that pop against the warm ground. Produced during a period of significant modernization in Chinese textile arts, this piece demonstrates the high quality of early 20th-century weaving intended for the Western export market.