1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'x 11' 6"

The wine-brown field is diagonally wide open and guided by asymmetric rose, paeony and lotus corners bin bright polychromy. The dark pink border has a lace-like character with barbed vines, jagged leaves and round daisies. The border recedes as the corner bouquets advance, giving a nice three-dimensional character to this interwar Tientsin Art Deco carpet in excellent condition.

Chinese - Art Deco
As the name implies, pieces woven between the wars for the Western market by mostly American owned firms especially Nichols and Fette, in thick heavy weaves using strong colors, asymmetric patterns and downplaying the Chinese-ness of the carpet. Nichols rugs are more strong toned than the pastel Fette. Most were woven in the coastal port city of Tientsin. Other lesser known workshops were also active. Some pieces are ultra-geometric and haute-Deco moderne in character: these are very rare. More frequent are pieces with bits of Chinese ornament: vases or other precious objects, paeonies, vines, fences, etc. Most common is the 9 x 12 size, in colors never found in mainstream Chinese rugs: backgrounds in black, mauve, purple, hot pink, orange, olive, employing the best synthetic chrome dyes of the period. Prices are still reasonable and carpets in top condition are available.

General Rug Type: Chinese
Specific Rug Type: Chinese - Art Deco
Circa: 1960
Ground Color: Red
Border Color: Rose Pink
Origin: China
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 9' ( 274 cm )
Length: 11' 6" ( 351 cm )


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Wool

Details:
Pattern: Floral
Country of Origin: China
Rug Construction: Hand Knotted
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition