Chinese Rug - 2.96 x 1.96 Turkaman

Chinese Rug - 2.96 x 1.96 TurkamanAbout 2,000 years ago the first rugs for the imperial court were made in China. The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving. Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen. Nowadays, carpets are produced in modern knotting, which are also oriented to Persian models. Chinese rugs are quite durable models. Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin. The Faeghi family are the name

that is in itself delightful to behold

The impact of this carpet is great given the combination of colours which are very refined and muted

are characterised by their robustness

This is a truly inspired work of art that presents us with a central medallion appearing in an oval shaped carpet

craftsmanship

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

or Isfahan

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

Rugs from Isfahan are of a very high class of carpet when it comes to the composition of the patterns

Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision

good guard borders

There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth