Rare Early 1900s Antique Chinese Peking Carpet — Ivory with Black Bat Motif Border
This exceptionally unique early 20th-century antique Chinese Peking carpet is a stunning example of classical symbolism and refined craftsmanship. Woven in a soft ivory field with a striking black bat motif encircling the perimeter, this rug is both visually compelling and rich in cultural meaning.
In Chinese tradition, bats are auspicious symbols of good fortune and happiness — the word for bat (fu) sounds like the word for luck and blessings.
Nain rugs are constructed with Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per inch,usually are with very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design. Nains utilize the Shah Abbas design and make use of flowing design such as flowers and tendrils.
The most famous and influential Nain masterweaver is Habibian and Reza Jafari Naini.
Origin: Amritsar (Agra Tradition), Northern India.
Material: Hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
This elegant Antique Amritsar Carpet, woven circa 1880, is a beautiful example of the refined decorative carpets produced in Northern India during the late 19th century.
