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![20th Anniversary Commemoration—Special Carpet Weaving Project]()
20th Anniversary Commemoration—Special Carpet Weaving Project
Work ID: 804 Estimated Dimensions: 5 meters wide, 7.2 meters long Design Commencement: 2007 Drawings Completed: 2016 Spinning and Dyeing: 2017 Weaving Commencement: August 2017 Weaving Completion: June 2018 (estimated) Pattern Source: Ming Dynasty textiles from China Left image shows design schematic.
11/19 CC
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![The Most Beautiful Ancient Chinese Rugs Return to the Market—A Special Report from Christie's]()
The Most Beautiful Ancient Chinese Rugs Return to the Market—A Special Report from Christie's
This 400-year-old Ming Dynasty antique carpet, once used as an imperial carpet in the Forbidden City, is historically recorded as originally measuring 10 meters square. It is acclaimed by the international carpet community as one of the most beautiful Chinese carpets. When one walks upon it, each step falls precisely upon a lotus petal, creating the illusion of lotus blossoms emerging with every stride. For Christie's advisory team, this exceptionally rare Ming Dynasty carpet will rank among the finest lots ever offered in auction history.
10/30
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![Forbidden City Antique Rug Sells for Record Price — Christie's Auction Update]()
Forbidden City Antique Rug Sells for Record Price — Christie's Auction Update
On the 14th at Christie's New York, an ancient carpet from the Forbidden City sold for $1.71 million, exceeding its high estimate by $500,000. Amid the ongoing pandemic overseas, this high auction price for the Forbidden City carpet underscores the enduring appeal of Chinese classical art. Originally laid within the Forbidden City, this antique carpet was known in the West as the “Tiffany Palace Carpet” due to its 30-year ownership by L.C. Tiffany. In China, however, it bears the poetic name “One-Foot Lotus.” Each lotus blossom on the carpet measures one foot square. Walking upon it,
10/21
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![How to Determine the Quality of Handmade Carpets]()
How to Determine the Quality of Handmade Carpets
This article attempts to summarize the key points for judging the quality of handmade carpets from the professional perspective of carpet makers.
06/17 G
