76682 Distressed
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Jazz Age Chinoiserie Style 06'00 x 08'06 From
Esmaili Rugs Collection. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug
features a variety of elegant floral motifs spread across an abrashed ink blue
field. Large blooming lotuses float in the center of the field, surrounded by
sprigs of chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum blossoms. Together, this ensemble
of flowers represents the four seasons. Separately, each flower carries
significant meaning in Chinese culture. The lotus, the flower of summer,
symbolizes purity and perfection, since its clean vibrant blooms emerge from the
mud of swamps and marshes. Peonies, the flower of spring, represent
unparalleled beauty, love and affection; they have long been regarded as a
symbol of wealth and honor. Chrysanthemums, the flower of autumn, are
associated with long life and a golden retirement; the dried petals of the
flower immersed in wine were once thought to bring longevity to those who drank
it. Plum flowers, the flower of winter, represent fortitude and resilience,
since the long-lived tree blooms brightly during the cold of winter. In this
particular antique Chinese rug, plum blossoms are especially important, since
they appear not only in the center field, but also in the border, which is
comprised of the blossoms wrapped around stalks of bamboo. The composition and
color palette are restrained, reserving prominence primarily for the marvelous
floral motifs. With its depth of meaning and lovingly timeworn appearance, this
stately antique Chinese rug would be a sophisticated addition to any interior.
Rendered in variegated shades of ink blue, navy blue, cerulean, sky blue, ecru,
tan, taupe, sand, almond, beige, cream, greige, and rose. Perfect for a
bedroom, front room, living room, family room, den, great room, game room,
library, office, loft, studio, study or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a
wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern,
Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire, Regency, Victorian, Arts & Crafts,
Craftsman, Edwardian, Colonial Revival, Jazz Age, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency, English Country, French Provincial, Cottage, Bungalow, Manor
House, Romantic, Shabby Chic, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Asian Antique, Asian Modern,
Chinese, Chinoiserie, Japanese, Ming and Qing. Hand-knotted wool. Made in
China. Distressed. Age Wear. Measures: 06'00 x 08'06.
