1920s Antique Orange Vase Floral Buterfly Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug

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This is a description of the Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug. This rectangular carpet is a prime example of an … Read more This is a description of the Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug. This rectangular carpet is a prime example of an interwar period textile woven in China specifically for the Western market. : It features a striking, high-contrast palette made possible by the introduction of synthetic chrome dyes. The vibrant orange background stands out against a deep navy border, a bold combination completely unique to the Art Deco era and never found in mainstream, traditional Chinese rugs. The rug utilizes an asymmetric design layout. Instead of dense, centralized traditional patterns, it intentionally downplays classical Chinese motifs to favor the Western taste for open, modern space. It breaks away from traditional symmetry by featuring isolated ornamental elements—such as vases, precious objects, peonies, or vines—scattered sparsely across the vibrant field. See less