Handmade in China circa the 1920s, this hand-knotted wool rug pairs a golden-yellow field with a broad midnight-blue border. A narrow teal-blue inner frame separates the two main colours. A central flowering branch and floral sprays in opposing corners bring delicate ornament to the spacious composition.
Open Field and Floral Design
The central branch stands out clearly against the golden ground. Dark stems and blue-toned leaves create a defined silhouette, with small pale and pink accents adding contrast.
Rather than filling the centre with repeating motifs, the design leaves generous space around this botanical detail. The open arrangement allows the colour and wool surface to become important parts of the rug’s appearance.
Floral sprays occupy diagonally opposing corners, connecting the field with the surrounding border. Their stems and leaves cross the inner frame, softening the otherwise geometric outline.
Gold, Navy and Teal
Golden yellow provides the strongest colour statement, surrounded by a wide navy frame. The contrast gives the rug a clear presence even when viewed from across a room.
A slim teal-blue line adds another layer between the warm centre and dark border. Blue-green leaves, ivory blossoms and pale pink details introduce smaller variations within the corner decoration.
The photographs show tonal changes across the gold field and navy border. These variations contribute to its present appearance and accompany the disclosed signs of age and use.
Hand-Knotted Wool
The rug is described as handmade and hand-knotted in wool, with China as its stated origin. Its circa-1920s dating accompanies the supplied Art Deco attribution.
Light-coloured fringes finish the short ends. The reverse photographs show the design from beneath, together with a pink-red fabric strip along the underside of an end. No specific purpose or repair history is attributed to this strip.
Compact Rectangular Format
Measuring approximately 94 × 157.5 cm, the rug offers a compact rectangular format. The supplied imperial measurements are approximately 3.08 × 5.17 ft, or 3 ft 1 in × 5 ft 2 in.
Beside a bed or within a reading nook, it could introduce a concentrated accent of gold and blue. Beneath an occasional table, leaving the central branch visible would help preserve the design’s spacious character.
Its contrasting border also provides a distinct frame against surrounding flooring. Plain neighbouring textiles would allow the corner sprays and central branch to remain the focus.
Condition
Good overall condition, with light age-related surface wear and subtle colour variation, as described. Fringes show some unevenness in the photographs. Please review all images, including the reverse views, for a closer assessment of the surface, edges and ends.
Key Details
Dimensions: Approximately 94 × 157.5 cm, 3.08 × 5.17 ft
Period: Circa 1920s
Origin: China
Style: Art Deco
Material: Wool
Construction: Handmade, hand-knotted
Design: Open field, central flowering branch and asymmetric corner floral sprays
Colours: Golden yellow, navy, teal, ivory and pale pink
Ends: Light-coloured fringes
Condition: Good overall, with light age-related surface wear and colour variation
SKU: 1B1007
Why It's Special
The generous golden field gives a small floral branch room to stand out. Opposing corner sprays create a diagonal balance, while the navy border provides a strong frame. The resulting composition combines bold colour with restrained ornament in a compact scale.
One Royal Art
At One Royal Art, we curate distinctive antique and vintage pieces with care. This Chinese Art Deco wool rug brings expressive colour and timeworn character to a thoughtfully collected home.
