Rare and Collectible Beautiful Square Shape and Scatter Size Golden Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 49274, Origin / Rug Type: Chinese Rug, Rug Circa / Date: 1900 – A marvel in natural symmetry and rigid composition, this Chinese rug features all of the classical elements of its style with a more simplistic presentation to immediately draw the viewer’s attention to the rug design motifs that matter most. Two blue outlines frame around a solid neutral tone to define the border. This space houses a beautiful series of curling stems and leaves, the symmetrical arrangement almost giving the antique Oriental rug the appearance of a painting. At the very heart of the antique rug, a lighter focal point features a broad variety of leaves and blossoms, itself framed by four diagonally arranged stems, creating an almost heavenly display of color and form.
The antique Chinese Ningxia rugs are some of the most beautiful rugs ever woven in China. The Ningxia rugs from China were woven in almost every and any format imaginable. We find these captivating antique rugs in wide range of rug sizes as well as their intended use. The antique Chinese rugs were created to be used as pillar rugs, throne carpets, meditation hallway runners, back and seat covers, saddle / horse covers, bags and so forth.
The designs that we see in these magnificent antique Chinese rugs are some of the most varied in the world of rugs. We find magnificent geometric design rugs, beautiful floral carpets, the iconic Chinese animal design carpets that include the famed Chinese dragon design rugs and foo dog design carpets as well as many other design formats.
This small square size rug from China is a lovely example that could be used as a captivating wall hanging tapestry rug, as a decorative element under gall on a desk or as a small landing pad for your feet.