Baotou Rugs
Baotou rugs are distinctive hand‑knotted carpets from Baotou in the Inner Mongolian region of northern China, long recognised for producing high‑quality wool floor coverings with unique artistic character. Traditionally woven with wool piles on cotton foundations, Baotou carpets often incorporate landscape, animal, auspicious or symbolic motifs alongside geometric elements, reflecting a blend of Chinese decorative tradition and regional weaving influence.
Early Baotou pieces — many dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries — feature restrained color palettes that balance luminous camel, beige, indigo and blue tones with finely drawn medallions, fretwork borders, or pictorial scenes inspired by nature and folklore. These rugs are valued not only for their craftsmanship but also for their cultural resonance, making them appealing both as historic antiques and as distinctive accent pieces in contemporary interiors.
Baotou rugs represent a unique and highly collectible category of antique Chinese textiles, often recognized for their tranquil monochromatic palettes, dominated by blues and creamy whites. Originating near the Inner Mongolia region, these luxury pieces frequently feature distinctive symbolic motifs; read more about the history of Chinese rugs, and discover how Baotou relates to Ningxia weaving traditions.
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Classic Ivory White and Blue Color Small Wool Pile Scatter Size Antique Chinese Baotou Rug
$3,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22736Rug sizes: 3 ft 2 in x 6 ft (0.97 m x 1.83 m) -
Small Scatter Size Antique Ivory Chinese Geometric Medallion Baotou Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23238Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 5 ft 3 in (0.76 m x 1.60 m) -
Ivory Beige Cream White , Purple Ivory Beige Cream White and Purple Hand Knotted Wool Pile Antique Chinese Baotou Allover Three Squares Scatter Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23242Rug sizes: 2 ft x 5 ft 9 in (0.61 m x 1.75 m) -
Artistic Antique Chinese Dragon Cloud Band Design Baotou Room Size Coral Rug
$21,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26007Rug sizes: 9 ft 2 in x 12 ft (2.79 m x 3.66 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Allover Medallion Knotted Rug
$5,470.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26111Rug sizes: 5 ft x 8 ft 10 in (1.52 m x 2.69 m) -
Antique Chinese Oversized Large Big Wool Blue Rug
$142,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25993Rug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 28 ft (3.81 m x 8.53 m) -
Earthy Color Scenic Chinese Crane and Reindeer Design Baotou Rug
$1,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25644Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft (0.91 m x 1.52 m) -
Antique Large Chinese Purple Baotou Knotted Rug
$13,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25584Rug sizes: 5 ft 1 in x 17 ft 7 in (1.55 m x 5.36 m) -
Antique Chinese Baotou 1920s Square Rug
$5,230.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25318Rug sizes: 5 ft 9 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.75 m x 1.88 m) -
Brown Earth Tone Antique Hand Knotted Pile Chinese Baotou Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25278Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m) -
Happy Coral Color Bird Design Medallion Antique Chinese Baotou Rug
$6,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23427Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 7 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 2.18 m) -
Antique 1920s Hand Knotted Pile Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Allover Geometric Rectangle Rug
$8,450.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23312Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.32 m x 2.08 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Brown 1920s Rug
$2,290.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23248Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.66 m x 1.27 m) -
Floral Medallion Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle 1920s Antique Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$1,875.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23247Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.66 m x 1.27 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Coral 1930s Rug
$4,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23241Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 6 ft 6 in (0.66 m x 1.98 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Blue 1925 Rug
$2,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23235Rug sizes: 3 ft x 6 ft (0.91 m x 1.83 m) -
Hand Knotted Pile Antique 1920s Wool Rectangle Blue Geometric Medallion Rug
$1,820.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23230Rug sizes: 2 ft x 3 ft 8 in (0.61 m x 1.12 m) -
1920s Floral Medallion Blue Rectangle Antique Wool Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$1,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23231Rug sizes: 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 9 in (0.69 m x 1.45 m) -
Antique Classic Blue and Ivory Chinese Baotou Scatter Size Area Rug
$2,300.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23227Rug sizes: 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.69 m x 1.37 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Blue 1920s Rug
$2,650.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23213Rug sizes: 4 ft x 5 ft 10 in (1.22 m x 1.78 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Hallway Runner Wool Ivory Rug
$6,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23106Rug sizes: 5 ft 6 in x 9 ft (1.68 m x 2.74 m) -
Small Scenic Pictorial Antique Chinese Bird Design Baotou Area Rug
$3,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23020Rug sizes: 4 ft x 5 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 1.75 m) -
Earthy Color Antique Figural Scenic Pictorial Chinese Baotou Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22739Rug sizes: 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.69 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Chinese Ivory 1890s Rug
$11,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22660Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 7 ft (1.32 m x 2.13 m) -
Antique Chinese Baotou Hallway Runner Wool Red Rug
$6,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22483Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 12 ft 8 in (0.66 m x 3.86 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Chinese Ivory 1930s Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22479Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft (0.66 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Coral Color Geometric Pattern Chinese Baotou Area Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22302Rug sizes: 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.47 m x 2.08 m) -
Antique Allover Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1920s Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22026Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 1.78 m) -
Wool Hand Knotted Pile Floral Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle 1920s Antique Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22019Rug sizes: 3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 2 in (0.97 m x 1.57 m) -
Antique Scenic Pictorial Chinese Cranes and Deer Design Baotou Rug
$5,625.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22018Rug sizes: 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 3 in (1.73 m x 2.21 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Chinese Brown 1920s Rug
$1,350.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22009Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.71 m x 1.27 m) -
Antique White Chinese Crane and Reindeer Design Baotou Rug
$1,880.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22006Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.66 m x 1.30 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Chinese Ivory 1920s Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22004Rug sizes: 3 ft x 6 ft (0.91 m x 1.83 m) -
Antique Baotou Chinese Floral Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21997Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft 4 in (0.91 m x 1.63 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Chinese 1920s Rug
$2,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21996Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft 2 in (0.91 m x 1.57 m) -
Antique Chinese – Baotou Small Scatter Size Wool Red Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21988Rug sizes: 4 ft 8 in x 7 ft (1.42 m x 2.13 m)
