Hand-knotted in wool and originating from 18th century China, this 11x18 antique rug is extremely special for its beauty and its outstanding large size among works curated from this provenance today. On the Design: It’s a most unusual find for the colors and patterns, but this is just one of many rarities and beauties that speak to this rug as an oversized masterpiece of Ningxia style. Connoisseurs may admire a cream and white field underscore blue medallions, pictorials, and other patterns both geometric and floral in the all over style; exemplary of the traditional Ningxia styles. It’s a nod to a regal, dramatic period piece in a contemporary quality that also recaptures the classic look of abrash in its colors—exemplary of our collection and its aspirations. Keen eyes will admire the particular play of elegant and whimsical, less-formal sensibility that denotes some of our principal’s favorite vintage and antique patterns like those that inspired this line. Condition: This antique rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—another uncommon find in its provenance for both designers and collectors alike.