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Antiker US Import Chinese Rug
685 cm x 100 cm
Nr. 17360

Sale price2.510,00 €

Floral Antiker US Import Chinese Rug runner, light brown with border

Place of origin
China
Size685 cm x 100 cm (= 6.85 qm)
Manufacturinghand knotted
MaterialFlor: wool
Weft & Warp: cotton
Knots/m290.000
Pile height4mm
Year of manufacture1920
Coloringlight brown, silver gray
EditionSingle piece

Place of origin

It is likely that rugs were known very early on in China. The invasion of the Mongols around the year 1279, who not only carried Central Asian rugs with them, but also used them as tents and saddlery, boosted local production in China, which probably already existed at that time. An exhibition in Saint Louis in the USA in the year 1903 sparked interest in Chinese rugs among the Western world. Soon afterwards, rugs were produced in China solely for export to Europe and North America.

American Chinese rugs, which were knotted especially for the American market between 1900 and 1940, are considered a special kind. The colors and patterns of the American Chinese rugs are more minimalistic than traditional Chinese rugs and have been adapted to the US-American style of furnishing of that time. Only a few pieces from the USA reached Europe. Therefore the so-called American Chinese rugs are very rare in Europe. This antique US Import Chinese Rug is a collector's item. It is about 100 years old and, therefore, a really special piece. Antique rugs like this US Import Chinese Rug are still very popular and are sold at top prices by renowned auction houses.

Patterns

The edge of the rug is decorated with an edging (border). The border forms a beautiful contrast to the center.

The luxuriant flower motifs of this US Import Chinese Rug are elegant and varied. The graceful vegetative symbols representing flowers, leaves and branches are artfully intertwined.

The abstract, geometric composition creates the simple elegance of this US Import Chinese Rug. The pattern flatters the design of the room and does not take the attention away from its furniture, decoration and architectural elements. It creates a pleasant atmosphere without dominating the style of the room.

The repeating elements in the center field of this US Import Chinese Rug rug have no specific center (so-called repeating pattern). The repeating pattern has a calming but not boring effect. Rugs with repeating patterns are also called patterned.

The background of this US Import Chinese Rug is light brown. The border is light brown.

Condition

You are not the first to appreciate this US Import Chinese Rug. It has had owners before you who have cherished and used it. It was hand knotted about 1920. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it lovingly. Therefore it is in very good condition despite its age.

Material

Chinese rugs are hand knotted from silky shiny wool. For the production of high quality Chinese rugs the coat of the Tibetan goat is used. The knot density is, as is typical in Chinese rugs, relatively low and the pile is shorn long.

Wool is obtained through the gentle shearing of sheep. Virgin wool is a sustainable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: Due to wool's natural fat content, the surface repels water droplets and is thus naturally impervious to dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a regulating effect on the indoor climate and muffles sound. The weft and warp threads of this US Import Chinese Rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and stretchable and, therefore, ideal for a durable backing fabric.

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Antiker US Import Chinese Rug
685 cm x 100 cm
Nr. 17360
Sale price2.510,00 €