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Antique and semi-antique Chinese rugs ranging from the very late 1890’s through 1920’s, 30’s and early 40’s. Rugs in the gallery below are a representation of small area rug sizes available in 2′ x 3′, 2′ x 4′, 2′ x 5′, 3′ x 5′ & 3′ x 6′.

Antique Chinese Dark Blue Rug 021371 — Antique Chinese Rugs Dark Blue Inifinity

Antique Chinese Rug birds, Crane and Tree

Antique Chinese Rug 021367 — Antique Chinese Rug

Antique Chinese Rug 021366 — Antique Chinese Rug

Antique Chinese Scatter Rug with Bird Crane 021365 — Small antique Chinese rug, decorative for small treasured area in your home or a wall hanging for display.

Antique Chinese rug with Vases 021363 — Antique Chinese rug with Vases

Antique Chinese Rug 021362 — Antique Chinese Rug

Bronze Color antique Chinese — Bronze color Antique Chinese rug

Contrasting Ivory Blue Antique Chinese Rug

Small Antique Chinese Rug 21356 — Small Antique Chinese Rug depicting flowers growing from a body of water

Small Antique Chinese Rug 021355 — Small Antique Chinese Rug depicting flowers growing from a body of water

Small Old Antique Chinese Rug Bronze Color — Old Chinese Antique rug from the turn of 1900.

Antique Chinese Rug — Antique Chinese Scatter Rug

Early 1900's Antique Chinese Peking Design Rug — Early 1900's small antique Chinese rug with Deep Cobalt Blue field and Peking motif

Very Old Antique Chinese rug From the early 20th Century, 2'x4' with deep ivory field with bronze and copper color

Antique Chinese Rug from the 1920's — Antique Chinese rug with Wave motif ca. 1920's

Antique Chinese Rug 021335 — Antique Chinese Rug

Antique Chinese Scatter Rug 021332 — Antique Chinese Scatter Rug

Deer Motif Small Oriental Scatter Rug 021388

Antique Chinese Rug Vase Flower Motif 021383

Antique Chinese Area Rug — Chinese Rug ca. 1920's.

Small Chinese Rug — Antique Chinese rug early 20th century. Deep red field with bamboo stem and leaves with open mouth bird.

Small Chinese Art Deco Rug — Small antique Chinese art deco rug ca. 1910. Bronze field with vase and flowers.

Small Rug Chinese Ivory Blue — Small rug, China ca. 1930. Ivory field with rich saturated blue. Some bright colors.

Antique Chinese Area Rug 0213721 — Antique Chinese scatter rug bold bronze, blue, flowers, geometric floral and curvilinear.

Historical Chinese Influence: One of the most notable eras in carpet making is the Safavid dynasty reigning 1501 – 1722 AD.

As one of the most renown periods in carpet weaving, many are surprised to discover Chinese teaching and influence had a monumental affect before and during this historical period, including Persian rug weaving for centuries to come.

Prior to and into the early Safavid dynasty, artisans from China were brought to Persia in efforts to further the understanding of rug making. Use of curvilinear motif excelled during this time, which historians suggest are largely attributed to Chinese teachings, as well as inclusion & adaptation of motifs from ancient Chinese culture. The Safavid period in turn rendered among the most magnificent masterpieces of Oriental rugs known to humankind. Examples of Chinese influence in Safavid rugs may clearly be seen in milestone pieces such as the historic Twin Ardabil carpets. Ancient cloud band motifs represented within these and other adaptations from Chinese influence may be found in fine carpets from the Safavid period.

Antique Chinese Rugs: Considering the authenticity and historical aspect of these small antique rugs above is quite a exciting. In conjunction with China’s deeply rooted history and influence in rug weaving, another aspect to consider is the time in which these rugs were woven. Many of the antique Chinese rugs in the gallery above were woven pre-Nichols art deco carpet production and export.

One could suggest the antique Chinese rugs above are the original predecessors and catalyst behind and during, art deco movement. These Antique Chinese rugs are also noteworthy as they are conceivably the first ever genre of rug to be attributed to an international design movement. These pieces are original and genuine examples from a historic era which spread throughout the world. The design movement assimilated many historical motifs and symbols from Buddhist and Taoist religions, and the Chinese influence on Safavid weaving.

Antique Chinese rugs continue to gain appreciation and collector appeal as they cater to two main communities: rug enthusiasts and deco collectors. Smaller sizes are very special, as they are often not easy to find in acceptable collectible condition. Small antique Chinese rugs are also easily mounted for use as a wall display providing excellent and unique decorative value. Designs are simplistic, expressive, charming and in many cases, powerful.

November 4, 2010April 5, 2019 Dilmaghani Blog

Large Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Palace Rug 28411

Palace Rugs and Carpets, Rugs

Example from our inventory of large oriental area rugs gallery: 16′ x 24′ Large oversized Silk antique Persian Tabriz ca. 1870 attributed to Hadji Jalili workshop.

16' x 24' Large Silk Antique Persian Tabriz Oversized Rug — 16' x 24' Large oversized Silk antique Persian Hadji Jalili Tabriz ca. 1870

3rd quarter 19th century antique silk Persian Tabriz.

Extraordinarily large and oversized carpet from one of the finest areas in history of hand knotted Oriental rug production. A highly collectible, very rare, unique and desirable carpet with extraordinary history, decorative value and historic importance.

A testament to the finest in Persian carpet weaving, exhibiting unparalleled accuracy to two of the most famous and historic carpets in the world: The twin Ardabil carpets^[1]. While the 16th century predecessors are woolen pile, this 19th century version is constructed of silk. Around the time this carpet was woven, a revival movement of renown Safavid dynasty weaving was underway. The concept of creating this carpet was most definitely built around knowing original examples existed. Whether a celebration of 16th century originals or a custom order for a Palace, there is no question the designing and use of materials seen in this carpet were intended to meet or exceed the originals with a slight shift. The color palette would have been an extraordinarily unusual derivation from any norm of the era, featuring a most unique green field accented throughout with bright naturally dyed silk. An exquisite example far beyond tradition, while doing so in the effort to maintain a sacred art form as an adventurous, yet tasteful and timeless carpet.

Outside of the historical importance, design lineage akin to that of the famous Ardabil carpets, harmonious and unusual color motif, is also the considerable size of this carpet. Hand knotted with a silk pile and silk foundation, this is one of the largest, if not the largest, antique silk Carpets in the United States.

Antique Silk Tabriz Ardebil Carpets Design — Fine Antique Silk Persian Tabriz with Signature

Simplistic use of color within the main medallion seems to render a placid decorative outlining. Yet the initially perceived simplicity is deceiving and unusually gravitating: The highly intricate shadow outlines linger in the mind while your eye continues to explore the overall motif further. Delicate tendrils scroll throughout the carpet, rhythmically interlacing the motif with harmonious complexity. Large Lanterns hang from either end of the medallion with extraordinary intricacy only attainable by true master weavers. Highly detailed border consisting of floral-filled cartouches, alternating with pomegranates buffered by an interlinking arabesque outer minor border and repeating cloudband inner. Accents of aqua blue, cranberry and ruby pink make this an unusual and highly decorative carpet. There are few who would dispute this carpet may be considered the most masterful ode to the Ardabil carpets in existence today.

Silk Persian Tabriz — Reading in ancient Persian “Except for thy haven, there is no refuge for me in this world. Other than here, there is no place for my head. The work of a servant of the Court, Maqsud of Kashan, 946″

Finished at the top of the carpet is an identical signature panel to the Ardabil carpets: Reading in ancient Persian “Except for thy haven, there is no refuge for me in this world. Other than here, there is no place for my head. The work of a servant of the Court, Maqsud of Kashan, 946″

Woven in similar dimensions, knot density, and design to that of the famous Ardabil Carpets located in LACMA and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London dated from the 16th century.

^[1]Also See The Ardabil Carpets at the Victoria & Albert Museum and LACMA.