30923 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 09'00 x 12'02.
The Imperial Garden of Myth: Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Maximalist Splendor
With an opulent flourish of myth, color, and symbolism, this Chinese Art Deco rug woven in India unveils itself as a rare treasure of cultural refinement and design mastery. Its vivid green field, framed by a luminous aqua border, sets the stage for a maximalist composition where auspicious emblems, floral motifs, and fantastical beasts intermingle with elegance. This is not merely a rug—it is an epic narrative woven into wool, embodying the very essence of exclusivity and cultural prestige.
Anchoring the composition are two magnificent dragons, coiled in dynamic symmetry, their whiskered faces turned inward in eternal guardianship. In Chinese culture, the dragon is the ultimate symbol of power, nobility, and cosmic balance—believed to command the elements and shape the forces of heaven and earth. Here, they hover amongst swirling ruyi clouds, their movement echoed by ribbons of color and luminous flaming pearls—celestial orbs of wisdom and enlightenment. To walk upon this carpet is to walk amidst myth, enveloped in a space of protection and prosperity.
Equally captivating are the vases and blossoms that punctuate the field with elegance and meaning. The lotus, blooming in vases and from the soil, embodies purity and perfection—rising immaculate from murky waters. Birds like the paradise flycatcher alight on its branches, symbolizing joy and longevity. The inclusion of sound rebus motifs adds yet another layer of exclusivity: a vase of Lingzhi fungus whispers the blessing of “safe and secure as you wish,” while another vase with three Ji weapons proclaims promotion and advancement. Such motifs are not merely decorative, but encoded blessings—woven promises of wealth, health, and success.
And yet, the true magic lies in what this rug suggests beyond its visible artistry: a work that speaks in whispers of the Silk Road, Shanghai salons, and the rarefied language of silent beauty. Ideal for the collector who understands the quiet power and cultural cachet of a piece that is as intellectually rich as it is aesthetically stunning, this Chinese Art Deco rug is more than rare—it is transcendent.
- Rendered in variegated shades of green, pistachio, asparagus, avocado, olive green, jade, aqua, turquoise, sky blue, tan, khaki, gray, lavender, mauve, magenta, light pink, light yellow, and beige with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in India.
- Measures: 09'00 x 12'02.
- Brand New. In-Stock.
