Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Dragon Rug in Navy Blue, With Geometric Borders

Description

Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon … more Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.

On the Design:

Navy blue underscores a field of five dragon medallions—four in the field corners surrounding the largest central figure, all depicted soaring among the clouds (meant to honor these mythological creatures as divine omens in traditional Chinese interpretations). Keen eyes will further admire the subtle details at work, from the notes of gold and brown and illustration of depth and dimension in the fretwork border to the look of abrashed striae in the field—all lending to the immersive look of a classic in our contemporary quality. Dragon rugs have always held a rich historical significance in the realm of animal rugs and pictorials; found in some of the most regal, graphic works of culture and reverent folk art like those that inspired this new take on the style. less