Chinese hook rug

Chinese hooked rugs are made by drawing wool through a foundation, creating a low, finely textured surface with the visual clarity of needlepoint. floral fields, pictorial scenes and medallion compositions appear in cream, blue, pink and softly aged neutral colour.

dating from the early twentieth century, these antique rugs retain the detail and intimacy of handworked textiles. finer petite-point techniques create an especially delicate, embroidery-like surface, allowing subtle colour and drawing to remain remarkably clear.