Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue Antique Rectangle 1890s Rug

Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue Antique Rectangle 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century Chinese Peking carpet is defined by its magnificent, deeply saturated indigo field. The use of this rich, almost navy blue color rugs provides a dramatic backdrop for the delicate floral motifs scattered across the expanse. The quality of the wool and the density of the hand-knotted pile speak to its status as a fine example of period weaving. The central design features a grand, circular medallion, intricately rendered in soft beige, pale peach, and lighter blue tones. Within this complex cartouche, traditional Chinese symbols—including stylized peonies and symbolic lanterns—are woven with precision.