Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Wool Rug | Champagne & Pastel Medallion Design

Soft, serene, and beautifully tactile—this hand-knotted Chinese rug glows in champagne, taupe, and blush pastels with a silky, carved pile that catches the light.

Compact and versatile, it brings calm elegance to bedrooms, nurseries, reading corners, or layered living spaces without overpowering the room.

The design is classic late-20th-century Tianjin/Peking workshop work: a round central floral medallion with four matching roundels set in an open field, framed by a scrolling peony border. The motifs are hand-carved to different heights, giving gentle relief and that signature sheen. Cotton foundation with a dense, even wool pile suggests a workshop weave from the 1980s–1990s. Honest vintage character includes subtle shading (pile direction), a light fold line through the center, small age tones, and soft fringing—presenting nicely overall.

Features:

Dimensions: 131 × 89 cm (≈ 4'3" × 2'11")

Origin & Tradition: North China (Tianjin/Peking workshop), hand-carved “Peking” style

Construction: Hand-knotted on cotton foundation; sculpted/relief finishing

Knot Structure: Symmetrical (Ghiordes) knots, workshop weave

Knot Density (est.): ~110–140 KPSI (≈ 17–22 per sq. cm)

Materials: Soft wool pile; cotton warp & weft; durable, colorfast late-century dyes

Pile Height: Medium ≈ 6–8 mm with carved outlines around motifs

Palette: Champagne, sand, taupe, shell-pink, lilac, and ivory

Design (naqsha): Central round floral medallion with four companion roundels; scrolling peony & leaf border—symbols of prosperity, beauty, and renewal

Edges & Ends: Secure side bindings; short cotton fringes intact

Age: Vintage, c. 1980s–1990s

Condition: Good vintage—light overall wear and shading; faint central fold line and minor age toning; no holes or structural repairs observed

Best Uses & Style: Bedroom, nursery, study, dressing room; blends with neutral, shabby-chic, grandmillennial, coastal, and Japandi decor


Care Instructions:

Vacuum lightly with a brushless upholstery tool; avoid beater bars.

Rotate every 3–6 months to equalize wear and sun exposure.

Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth—do not rub.

Spot clean using cool water and a small amount of pH-neutral wool detergent.

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to minimize shading/fade.

Use a quality rug pad to prevent slip and extend life.

Professional wash by a hand-knotted wool specialist when needed; no steam cleaning.

Bring home a calm, light-loving vintage beauty—soft underfoot, quietly luxurious, and sized perfectly to elevate any intimate space.