Antique Chinese Rug | 153 x 85 cm | Nr. Z-3724
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Antique Chinese Rug
Craftsmanship and timeless elegance come together in this rug in dark blue. A knot density of around 120,000 knots per m² makes the elaborate workmanship visible – right down to the fine execution of the details. At 153 × 85 cm it is in good place as a hallway runner. It also looks good in the kitchen in front of the worktop. Colours and texture give any room a homely, exclusive note – a one-of-a-kind piece that will last for years.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | China |
| Dimensions | 153 cm x 85 cm (= 1.3 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: wool (hand-spun, natural dyes) Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 120,000 knots |
| Pile height | 7 mm |
| Year of manufacture | 1910 |
| Condition | pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored) |
| Colour | Dark blue |
| 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. It is framed with velvet. On the fringe side the velvet band measures 10mm and on the edge side 9mm. It was knotted around 1910. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.
A note on the photos
Child labour? No thanks.
The rug trade against child labour: Children belong in school, not at a knotting or weaving loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour. We place particular importance on good working conditions and tolerate no child labour at our producers.
We are proud to be a member of the Care & Fair campaign against child labour.
The industry-wide campaign CARE & FAIR - the rug trade against child labour was founded in 1994. The initiative has made it its mission to fight the excesses of illegal child labour in the knotting countries and, at the same time, to improve the overall situation of rug knotters and their families in the knotting regions of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Our goals:
- Ending illegal child labour in India and Pakistan.
- Creating better living conditions for knotters' families.
- Socially responsible production. We only accept goods that have been made under fair conditions. Working with our producers as partners, we want to make clear to them that taking on social responsibility benefits everyone.
Together with Care & Fair we currently support 10 schools, 6 adult education centres and 3 day clinics in India and Pakistan.
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