Beautiful And Simplistic Small Size Brown and Blue Antique Chinese Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: China Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – The elements of earth, water, and air come together through the use of color in this simple, yet elegant antique Chinese rug. This small size rug has a calm and zen like quality. It places an emphasis on each of the individual design elements and creates a shooting artistic balance and flow between them.
Asian Oriental rug designs have been popular for many generations. From the Victorian and Art Deco areas to today’s modern minimalist interior design movements, the simplistic antique Chinese rugs have always been in high demand. They remain popular because of their simple, yet beautiful execution of the design elements as well as their earthy color palettes, which makes them easy to incorporate in a multitude of varied interior design approaches.
This specific brown and blue antique Chinese rug pays attention to the blank and open space between each of the design motifs. This draws attention to the earthy browns that connect with the element of earth and life.
A beautiful floral motif in the center is accented by Chinese design symbols that have special cultural meaning. The Chinese emblems in the corners of the antique rug sometimes represents the person who commissioned the rug. Other times, they may be symbols for concepts such as life, love, or eternity. Regardless of their meanings, these designs connect with the ancient dynasties of China and the traditional Chinese artistic movements.
The beauty of this brown and blue antique Chinese rug lies in its symmetry, simple lines and harmonious use of of a limited earth tome color palette. The double border adds interest and frames the central floral design. The rug is somewhat directional, as indicated by the flowers in the center but that directionality is not restrictive in any way.
Balance, peace and harmony are the main principles used in the design of this small size brown and blue antique Chinese rug. The is the type of antique carpet that will blend with any modern or traditional interior decor. Especially those interiors that call for a rug that has basic lines and an uncomplicated color palette. This rug is a splendid piece that will bring peace and harmony to any room that it happens to grace.