Antique US Import China Rug | 130 x 65 cm | Nr. Z-1220

Antique US Import Chinese rug

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	China
Dimensions	130 cm x 65 cm (= 0.84 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	160.000
Year of manufacture	1890
Condition	pre-owned and cleaned
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.

A special case is the so-called American China rugs, which were knotted between 1900 and 1940 specifically for the American market. The colours and patterns of the American China rugs are more restrained than those of traditional China rugs and were adapted to the US American interior style of the time. Only a very few pieces found their way from the USA to Europe. This is why the so-called American China rugs are especially rare in Europe.

This antique US Import China Rug is a collector's piece. It is around 136 years old, and that alone makes it a truly special piece. Antique rugs like this US Import China Rug remain as sought-after as ever and fetch top prices at renowned auction houses.

Material

The pile of this Antique US Import China rug was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a whole range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is thus naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps to regulate the indoor climate and absorbs sound.

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

Condition

This antique US import China rug has a story to tell. It was knotted around 1890. It has been cleaned thoroughly and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is worn in places. Some of the edges are damaged. The rug has a few smaller stains. We have not restored this antique US import China rug because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course be happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this antique US import China rug will give you pleasure for decades to come.