Dimensions: 90 × 152 cm
Year: 1980s
Material: Natural Silk on Cotton
Knot Density: 16×16
Classification: Vintage, Oriental, Chinese, Curvilinear, Floral
This vintage Chinese silk prayer rug is distinguished by a finely articulated Tree of Life composition framed within a mihrab, or prayer-niche, design. Woven in silk on a cotton foundation, its dense weave allows for precise rendering of the rug’s numerous floral, botanical and figurative details.
Composition
A branching Tree of Life occupies the central field, populated by birds and surrounded by an intricate arrangement of blossoms, including peony- and lotus-like forms. The curvilinear drawing extends across the field in a densely worked composition, with changes in colour used to distinguish individual leaves, flowers and decorative elements.
Palette
Red, dusty rose, sage green and ivory form the principal palette, with numerous tonal variations visible throughout the floral and botanical details. The lustre of the silk causes the colours to shift subtly according to the direction of the pile and the changing light.
Condition
The rug remains in good structural condition, with visible wear to the cotton fringes consistent with its age and use.
Should restoration be preferred, we would be happy to discuss the available options.
Dimensions: 90 × 152 cm
Year: 1980s
Material: Natural Silk on Cotton
Knot Density: 16×16
Classification: Vintage, Oriental, Chinese, Curvilinear, Floral
This vintage Chinese silk prayer rug is distinguished by a finely articulated Tree of Life composition framed within a mihrab, or prayer-niche, design. Woven in silk on a cotton foundation, its dense weave allows for precise rendering of the rug’s numerous floral, botanical and figurative details.
Composition
A branching Tree of Life occupies the central field, populated by birds and surrounded by an intricate arrangement of blossoms, including peony- and lotus-like forms. The curvilinear drawing extends across the field in a densely worked composition, with changes in colour used to distinguish individual leaves, flowers and decorative elements.
Palette
Red, dusty rose, sage green and ivory form the principal palette, with numerous tonal variations visible throughout the floral and botanical details. The lustre of the silk causes the colours to shift subtly according to the direction of the pile and the changing light.
Condition
The rug remains in good structural condition, with visible wear to the cotton fringes consistent with its age and use.
Should restoration be preferred, we would be happy to discuss the available options.
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