1980s Black Dragon Vintage Chinese Peking Rug 9'x 12' Handknotted Wool Carpet

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Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet with Dragons ( 9'x 12' - 275 x 365 )

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Vintage Allover Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1980s Rug, Circa Date: 1980s. This dramatic hand-knotted wool piece features a striking composition set against a deep, saturated field. The use of a true black color rugs background creates maximum contrast, allowing the central mythological figures to command immediate attention.

The design showcases two powerful, opposing dragons rendered in pale ivory and subtle rose hues, surrounded by stylized auspicious clouds. While the central figures are dominant, the overall composition utilizes a repeating, non-medallion structure characteristic of allover rugs, lending fluidity and movement across the entire plane.

Reflecting the bold aesthetic sensibilities popular in the late 20th century, this piece captures the spirit of earlier Chinese Art Deco production while offering the durability and plush pile associated with later vintage area rugs. The meticulous detailing of the dragons' scales and claws speaks to the high quality of the hand-knotted construction.

Sized appropriately for grand interiors, this rug functions perfectly as one of the larger room size rugs available in our collection. Its powerful graphic presence makes it an exceptional focal point for contemporary, minimalist, or historically inspired environments seeking a touch of Eastern majesty. See less