Old Chinese - Rug - 190 cm - 160 cm - Baotou

Old Chinese Baotou rug, late 19th century – 190 x 160 cm – Hand-knotted – Elegant antique Chinese rug from the late 19th century, featuring a remarkable floral design on a nuanced blue background. The central field is adorned with a circular floral medallion, surrounded by rich bouquets in the spandrels. The whole is framed by a beautiful border with a Greek-key motif, typical of Chinese production of that era. Its refined palette of blues and whites gives it a particularly attractive decorative presence, ideal in a classic, Art Deco, or contemporary interior. Condition: Rug sold in its discovered state. Very dusty, requiring a full cleaning. Shows several old restorations, notably at the border and in the field. Despite these imperfections, it retains strong decorative appeal and an authentic charm. Dimensions: 190 x 160 cm Origin: China Period: Late 19th century Material: Hand-knotted wool History: Baotou rugs (or Pao-tou in the old transliteration) are traditional Chinese rugs woven in the city of Baotou in Inner Mongolia. They are among the Chinese rugs most sought after by collectors for their wool quality and pictorial motifs. Origins: The Baotou region lies in the great steppes of Inner Mongolia, a zone favorable to sheep farming. Thanks to the abundance of quality wool, the art of rug making developed there from the 19th century. According to local sources, the weaving know-how is said to have been introduced during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (circa 1862–1874) by artisans from neighboring Ningxia. Golden Age and Decline: The golden age of Baotou rugs spans from the late 19th century to the 1930s. Pieces from this period were exported to Europe and America, where they were appreciated for their Art Deco style and originality. After the political upheavals of the mid-20th century and the region’s industrialization, traditional artisanal production diminished sharply. Old Baotou rugs are today sought after on the antique market.

Estimate:£837.59

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