Description

New 100% Silk Chinese 9 x 12 Rug 4245

New 100% Silk Chinese 9 x 12 Rug 4245 Hand Knotted Silk.

Size: 9′ x 12′

Oriental carpets can be pile woven or flat woven, using various materials such a as wool and cotton but in this case, silk. They come in all different sizes for all different purposes. For example, large room-sized carpets, prayer rugs, and even decorations for animals. Since the Middle Ages they have been an integral part of their cultures origin as well as parts of Europe and later on, North America. They are made in different places, including China, Tibet, Turkey, Iran, Maghreb, India and Pakistan. They are made from different cultures, countries and religious faiths.

These rugs are exceptionally fine with a short pile and an elaborate design. Traditional dyes are obtained from plants and even insects.

Often times the overall impression may seem homogeneous although the design of each element itself can be highly complicated. They are very elaborate and require much detailed concentration. This rug uses a various vibrant colors throughout its design. On both edges there are white fringes. On the border of the rug all around there is a red strip followed by a blue and ivory flowery motif. Then a black based border with different colored flowers and leaf elements. Followed again by the blue and ivory comes the main pattern of the rug. With a red background and many flowers of mostly black and white. However, there are also several shades of blue and ivory used in the detail of the flowery design.

This truly elegant masterpiece is really one of a kind!