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Art Deco Rug Artistry

June 17, 2009 by Jane T Leave a Comment

rug artistry - blue chinese art deco carpet with scene of a house on a river - 1st Dibs via AtticmagThese strongly colored carpet designs are examples of rug artistry as if they were painted with wool.

Chinese Art Deco rugs are an example of extraordinary rug artistry and have a special place in our hearts at Atticmag.  For many years Jane F. had one in her living room and I’ve written previously about the unusual color combinations and pairing of symbolic cultural motifs with then-modern forms.  The result is carpets which display the picturesque qualities of paintings.  Oriental rugs in general are often referred to in this way, but Chinese Deco rugs have a uniquely masterful balance of motifs in their designs.

rug artistry - Nichols chinese art deco carpet with blue oval ground and burgundy border with floral motifs - 1st Dibs via AtticmagThis Nichols carpet is a splendid example of that balance.  A solid band of blue on the outer border highlights the oval, royal blue center field and creates a visually strong frame for the carpet.  A scattering of branches and blossoms delicately flow into the field without distracting the eye from the pagoda below.  I wanted to highlight this rug, in particular, because the image quality is so true to life.

rug artistry - detail of Nichols Chinese art deco carpet with floral motifs - 1st Dibs via AtticmagChinese rugs of this era have a fabulous sheen and they look and feel like crushed velvet.  That feature is captured perfectly in the blue of the center field and I guarantee it is as true as these images show.

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