Antique Silk Chinese Rug, 75 × 55 cm

At a glance

This Oriental rug comes from China and measures 75 × 55 cm. That is roughly 0.41 m² of floor, about 2.5' × 1.8'.

Construction

Stated material: silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as green / Oliv. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.