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Art deco chinese rugs
History of China rugs: The history of carpet weaving in china, begin with the nomads of Sinkiang and Ninghsia in the region of western china, centuries before. Carpet of this time was simple in design with limited range; it used pleasant color and Chinese characters as its symbolic motifs.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it was a period of cultural restoration and expansion in China. Carpet of this period expressed a unique design with geometric forms of medallion pattern. The rugs woven during this period are mainly for imperial court and rich family.
The rulers of Ch’ing Dynasty (1644-1912), Ch'ien Lung, Chia Ch'ing, and Tao Kuang are the great patronage of art and literature. During this period art of rug making flourished throughout the land. The rugs of later half of the 18th century was inspired by the floral pattern of Persian with Dragon motif in the central, these were the characteristic beauties of rugs from Ch’ing Dynasty.
In the beginning of the 20th Century, natural dyes are used with bright colors in coloring schemes. During 1920s, Peking and Tiensin rugs of fine quality were produced.
Chinese are the leader in manufacturing home furnishings decorative especially in rugs. Chinese rugs are of high quality with a fabulous design, style, and color. The carpets produced are of exceptional quality, featuring the wool of durable and resilient yarn with the blend of native and imported wool and silk is the main material used.
Chinese rugs have the patterns and colors in both pile and flat-woven rugs. The famous pile rugs are Peking, floral, esthetic, and Sino-Persian.
Peking rugs
 perking rugs are aboriginal from Chinese culture, with central medallion either on the open or covered field of traditional rugs and the rugs have Chinese symbols and designs with 56 knots per inch, using either Persian knot or Turkish knot. The foundation are mainly of silk, wool and sometimes cotton. The colors used are mostly Ivory, Yellow, Navy and royal blue. Peking rugs are exclusive home décor rugs giving your home a new look elegance and beauty.
Fette Chinese Rugs
This pattern came into existence in the early 20th century. Fette rug was known for their reproduction of the Peking design and European influence. The pattern had limited colors with spacious design. Fette rugs like other Chinese rugs have silk and wool as its foundation with knots depending on the quality.
Floral rugs
Floral rugs are equally in demand due to the exceptional characteristic symbol. In this quality of rug, patterns are covered all-over. The floral rugs have admiring Art Deco style with 56 knots per inch, same as Peking rugs Vanadzor, Inc
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