Antique Chinese Rug | 406 x 311 cm | Nr. Z-4159

Antique Chinese Rug | 406 x 311 cm | Nr. Z-4159

7.500,00 €

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Antique Chinese Rug

This rug in dark blue and light brown brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 200,000 knots per m², the painstaking work shows above all in the precise drawing of the pattern and the fine detailing. At 406 × 311 cm it works well as a rug for spacious living areas. It shows to equally fine effect in a salon or loft. This one-of-a-kind piece brings individual character into the room and keeps its value far beyond short-lived trends.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	China
Dimensions	406 cm x 311 cm (= 12.63 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool (hand-spun, natural dyes) Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	200.000
Year of manufacture	1910
Condition	pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored)
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Rugs were in all likelihood known in China very early on. The Mongol invasion around 1279, which brought Central Asian rugs into the country that were used as tents and saddle gear, gave a boost to the local production that probably already existed in China at the time. An exhibition in Saint Louis in the USA in 1903 awakened interest in Chinese rugs in the Western world. Soon afterwards, rugs were being made in China solely for export to Europe and North America.

This antique Chinese rug is a collector's piece. It is around 116 years old, which alone makes it a truly special piece. Antique rugs such as this antique Chinese rug remain as popular as ever and are sold at top prices by renowned auction houses.

Material

China rugs are hand-knotted from silky, lustrous wool. For our high-quality China rugs, the wool is obtained by gently shearing live sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is naturally proofed against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. The knot density is relatively low – as is typical of Chinese rugs – and the pile is left long.

The weft and warp threads of this antique Chinese rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and supple, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

This antique Chinese rug has a history. One corner is slightly damaged. It was knotted around 1910. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with great care. That is why it is – despite its age – in very good condition.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.