Antique Tibetan Rug in Brown With Beige Medallions, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Hand-knotted in wool and hailing from Tibet circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 antique rug is a rich and collectible gift-sized Oriental … more Hand-knotted in wool and hailing from Tibet circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 antique rug is a rich and collectible gift-sized Oriental rug with Art Deco-adjacent sensibilities and similarities to Khotan Samarkand rugs in its design.

On the Design:

Connoisseurs may admire this rare work of culture and piece of the history of Asian craft alike. Keen eyes may note rich brown underscores of geometric Greek key border circular medallions in the field alike. Admirers of the craft may note a resemblance to fou and shou medallions in the repeat motifs, as well as other floral and astrological interpretations of old-world motifs. It features a design with a classic approach to transitional colorway celebrated in this oriental rug family. There is great attention to detail in its sense of dimension, the play of earthy rich colors together, and such a creative use of a more limited palette is praiseworthy in any piece—all the more rare for this weaving tradition.

Condition:

This antique rug is in good condition, with mild wear consistent with age. less