David U.

Mearto specialist

Dear Kiki, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based in the images and available information, this item is: A beautiful Kansu Oriental rug (5.5 x 8.5 in). This hand knotted Chinese rug is made with 100% wool, has a full pile and is in fair condition. Antique Chinese Rugs and Carpets as opposed to most of the antique rug productions were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and western influences, this offers us the reason why these carpets have a very unique truly ethnically Chinese look and appeal. Only during the early part of the 19th century did they open their markets to the countries of the west (for rugs – they have been exporting porcelain, bronzes, wooden and other works of art for many years prior to the 19th century). It is during this period (the early 1900′s and on) that we see a major and unmistakable change in the production, abandoning the traditional ornamental look to a more open and even Chinese Art Deco design. Very good condition