Tapestry
Natural Silk
NO. 35788
China
5'7" X 6'9" (1.70 m x 2.06 m)
$8,000
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Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry, Elegant Florals and Birds on Black - Rug & Kilim
Handwoven with a luxurious embroidered silk circa 1920-1929, this 6x7 antique Chinese tapestry is a precious piece curated for Rug & Kilim’s Tapestry & Textile collection.
On the Design:
This whimsical design captures a fleeting moment in a celestial garden, featuring elegant florals bending gracefully with the wind as if swaying to a silent, ancient melody. Flanking these lush chrysanthemums is a series of birds in flight—most likely hummingbirds, given their intimate relationship to the blossoms and the iridescent precision of their plumage. There is a breathtaking linework and depth in the colors at play here, showcasing a deftness of hand that transforms silk thread into a living, breathing landscape.
What is perhaps most striking is the dramatic positive-negative interplay created by the vibrant spring palette set against a profound, midnight-black ground. This bold choice not only lends the piece a commanding presence but also represents a radical departure from the earthy brown and gold tones typical of this lineage. The black silk acts as a velvet sky, allowing the soft creams, muted greens, and earthy terracottas to pop with an almost cinematic clarity. This rare pictorial piece is a labor of love and a sophisticated homage to nature, offering a unique, avant-garde spirit that remains entirely timeless.
Condition:
Enjoys overall good condition for its age and origin, though it has an additional lining as the keen eye will note in the reverse—intended for wall-hanging purposes as a tapestry only.
"Rug & Kilim's inventory spans the past four centuries and includes everything from ethnic and tribal patterns to European designs, as well as a host of Art Deco, abstract and understated tone-on-tone offerings, all in a vast array of materials, weaves and sizes."
— Tony Freund, 1stDibs Editorial Director
- Measurements: 5'7" x 6'9" ( 1.70 m x 2.06 m )
- Categories: Antique, Tapestry
- Classification: Chinese, Classic/Traditional, Oriental, Pictorial, Tapestry/Textile/Wall Hanging
- Material: Natural Silk
- Origin: China
- SKU: 35788
