Antique Art Deco Chinese Oriental Carpet, Bird Of Happiness

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Size: 
8'10" x 11'4" - 269cm x 345cm

Origin:

Period: 
C 1920
Materials: 
Wool pile, cotton warp & weft
Condtion: 
Very good with low pile area
Price: 
$5,650.00
Item#: 
17403
Notes: 
This Rug is in good condition with some low pile areas, the ends and sides of the rug are intact as original. There are no tears, breaks or holes. The materials are from vegetable dyes wool pile over cotton foundation. The pattern is floral in deco style. Green background floral design with bird of happiness. This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920's. Walter Nichols was great American rug producer (the Art Deco rugs which he did not originate them) in Tientsin. The rugs made of wool and silk with bold vibrant colors and the pattern are pictorial scenes and trees, birds, clouds, mountains, dragons, butterfly and flowers. The production of Art Deco rugs started from 1910s-1950s and mostly with western influence.