Chinese rugs from China - hand knotted decorative art.
Chinese Rugs – Peking, Kansu & Art Deco Classics
The Chinese rug follows its own centuries-old design language: open fields, calm composition and a richly symbolic imagery. At the Djoharian Collection you will find hand-knotted Chinese rugs in classic Peking style, imperial dragon rugs and rare Art Deco pieces in wool and silk.
Chinese Rugs: Tradition, Styles & Knotting
Peking and Kansu Style
The Peking rug from the region around the capital classically features an open field with a central medallion, in tones of blue, ivory and gold. Motifs such as the peony (wealth), lotus (purity), cloud bands and the shou symbol (longevity) each carry their own meaning. The older Kansu style from north-west China is more closely related to the Khotan tradition of East Turkestan.
Art Deco & Nichols Rugs
In the 1920s and 1930s the famous Art Deco rugs were produced in Tientsin (Tianjin), shaped largely by the American manufacturer Walter Nichols. Western design, a thick wool pile and asymmetric compositions made these Nichols rugs sought-after collector's pieces.
The Imperial Dragon Motif
The dragon is China's imperial symbol – the five-clawed dragon was once reserved for the emperor alone. Our dragon rugs draw on the imagery of the Forbidden City, hand-knotted in fine silk or wool.
Knotting & Material
A hallmark of Chinese rugs is their sculpted relief: after knotting, the pile is carved along the outlines of the motifs to create a three-dimensional, embossed effect. They are made from high-grade wool and natural silk. Many contemporary China-design pieces are today produced in fine Tibetan knotting in Nepal.
Djoharian Collection – since 1967. Family house for hand-knotted rugs, fair production under Label STEP. Advice and custom sizes on request.