1920s Antique Fuschia Asymmetrical Floral Handknotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

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This antique rug is a Chinese Art Deco piece from circa 1920. It represents the distinctive style woven between the … Read more This antique rug is a Chinese Art Deco piece from circa 1920. It represents the distinctive style woven between the world wars primarily for the Western market, featuring striking color combinations rarely seen in mainstream Chinese rugs.
The primary ground color is a vibrant, bold Fuschia (hot pink). This relies on the high-quality synthetic chrome dyes that defined the vibrancy of the Art Deco era.
It measures 8' 10" x 11' 6" (269 cm x 351 cm). This is a substantial room-sized carpet, closely approaching the standard 9' x 12' dimensions popular for American and European homes of that period. As a Chinese Art Deco piece, it intentionally downplays traditional Chinese design constraints in favor of a Western modernist appeal. It relies on thick, heavy weaves and often utilizes asymmetric patterns. While minimizing formal symmetry, carpets of this specific style usually showcase sparse but elegant Chinese ornaments scattered across the open field—such as flower vines (peonies or ivy), fences, vases, or other precious objects. It originates from China, where prominent American-owned firms like Nichols and Fette operated major workshops, primarily out of the coastal port city of Tientsin.

A striking antique Chinese Art Deco carpet (c. 1920) featuring a vibrant, open fuschia field. Hand-woven in a thick, luxurious pile, this room-sized 8' 10" x 11' 6" textile exemplifies the bold palettes and asymmetric aesthetics produced in Tientsin for the Western market between the wars." See less