{"product_id":"antique-chinese-art-deco-dragon-rug-1920s-2x2","title":"Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1920s | 2'5\" × 2'7\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool piece that brings symbolic power, pictorial artistry, and refined restraint into intimate spaces. Woven in China circa the 1920s, this round-format rug depicts a four-legged, five-toed dragon surrounded by drifting clouds and blossoming forms—mythic, balanced, and quietly commanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, circa 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round rug mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2'5\" × 2'7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in drawing, proportion, and wear are inherent to antique handmade rugs and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border:0;\n    border-top:0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity:0.2;\n    margin:12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity:0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaolong presents \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ea pictorial dragon motif\u003c\/a\u003e, rendered with four legs and five toes—an imperial symbol traditionally associated with strength, protection, and cosmic balance. The dragon coils through an open field, surrounded by drifting clouds and blossoming forms that soften its power with grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is carefully balanced within the round format, allowing movement to circulate rather than radiate outward. The dragon’s posture feels watchful rather than aggressive, creating a sense of contained energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is restrained and atmospheric, blending oxidized silver, sandalwood, pale terracotta, ivory, and platinum. These muted tones lend the rug a sculptural quality, emphasizing form and symbolism over color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in scale but rich in meaning, Xiaolong functions as a talismanic accent—ideal for entryways, meditation spaces, or layered interiors where symbolism and narrative presence matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Art Deco rugs emerged in the early 20th century as a synthesis of traditional Chinese symbolism and modernist restraint. Unlike dense narrative carpets of earlier eras, these rugs favored open compositions and softened palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons—especially five-toed dragons—were historically reserved for imperial use, symbolizing authority, protection, and harmony between heaven and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Chinese pictorial rugs from the 1920s are prized today for their quiet power, cultural symbolism, and ability to integrate seamlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiaolong\u003c\/strong\u003e (小龙) translates to “Little Dragon” in Chinese—a name associated with latent strength, discipline, and inner power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is famously tied to Bruce Lee, whose Chinese name was Lee Xiaolong. Bruce Lee embodied the philosophy of controlled force, adaptability, and quiet mastery—qualities deeply aligned with the dragon motif depicted here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug reflects that same energy: powerful yet composed, symbolic rather than aggressive, and deeply intentional in its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaolong is a piece that does not dominate a room—it commands it quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hand-dyed yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original side cord selvages, intact or professionally restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully secured sides and ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese Art Deco rug is in good, stable condition consistent with its age and use. The wool pile shows mostly even wear down to the knot heads, with areas of foundation visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the original side cord selvages remain intact or have been professionally restored. The sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to prevent movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deep cleaning, consult a professional rug cleaner experienced with antique and pictorial rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each antique Chinese pictorial rug is unique in imagery, drawing, and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the five-toed dragon signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt traditionally symbolizes imperial authority, protection, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the rug ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This rug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Vintage Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"China\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"2'5\" x 2'7\"","offer_id":46855307591863,"sku":"ct001770","price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/ct001770-antique-art-deco-round-rug-mat-2-5x2-5-00_8d7063d0-e215-4127-83a1-f3d7148dcf09.jpg?v=1772127592","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/antique-chinese-art-deco-dragon-rug-1920s-2x2","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}