Description

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5′ x 7’10” – 153 x 239 cm )

Chinese – Peking
The commercial Peking carpet is a later 19th century development, begun by importing weaves from Ningshia (see entry) to create and export industry aimed at Western markets. The foundation is cotton and the pile is a good quality carpet wool which takes dyes particularly well. The neat medium weave is in Persian (asymmetric) knots. Designs are strictly Chinese and the whole motif repertoire of Chinese art is employed. Blue and white is the most popular color combination and red is particularly rare. Sizes tend to 9’ x 12’ and larger, and few small pieces appear. For a short time in the early 1920’s Persian designs were woven to capitalize on the death of new Iranian goods. The industry decimated by the Communist Revolution relocated to the Pearl River area. There is a good supply of antique carpets at reasonable prices.

General Rug Type: Chinese
Specific Rug Type: Chinese – Peking
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Beige
Origin: China
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile – Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 5′ ( 152 cm )
Length: 7′ 10″ ( 239 cm )See

Dimensions

5′ × 7′10″ and 0.25″ thick

Styles

Chinese

Pattern

Geometric

Rug Construction

Hand Knotted

Period

1900 – 1909

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Wool

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Beige

Condition Notes

GoodGood