9 x 12 - Blue Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug - 77196

77196
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06.

Maximalist style meets Qing Dynasty in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug. The intricate botanical details and blue tonal colorway woven into this piece work together resulting in an elegant and captivating design. An allover floral pattern composed of blooming lotuses, scrolling tendrils, curling leaves, endless knots and cloudband motifs cover the abrashed navy blue field. The royal blue border echoes many of the motifs used throughout the field, incorporating a variety of traditional Chinese symbols. Pairs of fish appear in the center of each side of the border. The Chinese word for fish, yu, is a homophone for the Chinese word for abundance. A pair of fish is used to symbolize wealth, prosperity, faithfulness and marital happiness. An ensemble of peonies, lotuses, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms also appear in the border. Together, these flowers represent the four se