The Small Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover is a significant artifact from the early 20th-century Qing Dynasty. Hand-knotted in China with high-grade wool, this piece features a lush pile with a shimmering sheen due to its high lanolin content. The design showcases a unique butterfly silhouette originally intended to drape across a horse, featuring floral patterns and Imperial symbolism like peonies and meander fretwork. Its sophisticated palette of indigo blue and imperial yellow is achieved through natural vegetable dyes that have developed a beautiful abrash over time. This versatile textile serves as a historical focal point, whether displayed on the floor or as wall art, bridging the gap between nomadic utility and dynastic sophistication.
