{"product_id":"antique-chinese-art-deco-lotus-rug-1930s-2x2","title":"Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2' × 2'2\"","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 botanical elegance and saturated jewel tones into intimate interior spaces. Woven in China circa the 1930s, this Art Deco mat features lotus flowers and leaves scattered across the field—lyrical, balanced, and quietly radiant in character.\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 1930s\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' × 2'2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in wear, foundation visibility, and restoration are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect their long life rather than defects.\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:none;\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\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\u003eThis antique Chinese Art Deco mat features \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ea lotus flower motif\u003c\/a\u003e scattered gracefully across the field. Leaves and blossoms appear suspended rather than densely arranged, giving the composition an airy, meditative rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular format intensifies the sense of containment and harmony, allowing the floating lotus forms to feel intentional and balanced within the rounded boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is richly saturated—burgundy wine red layered with jade green, sapphire blue, mauve, faded magenta, oxidized copper green, and ivory. The tones create a jewel-like depth while maintaining softness in transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in scale yet visually immersive, Lianhua functions beautifully as a decorative accent—ideal for layered interiors, intimate spaces, or collectors drawn to symbolic botanical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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, blending traditional symbolic motifs with Western-influenced compositional restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus imagery has long been associated with purity, renewal, and spiritual awakening in East Asian culture, frequently appearing in textiles and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Chinese Art Deco mats from the 1930s are appreciated for their bold color contrasts, spacious layouts, and symbolic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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\u003eLianhua\u003c\/strong\u003e derives from Chinese characters associated with the lotus (莲 \/ lián), connection and refinement (连 \/ 联 \/ 炼), and flower or splendor (花 \/ 华). Together, the name evokes the image of a refined and connected blossom—pure yet resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scattered lotus forms across the field echo this meaning: individual blossoms that feel linked through shared rhythm and color. The circular format reinforces unity and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLianhua is a piece that symbolizes renewal and quiet strength—ornamental, contemplative, and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round rug mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese Art Deco mat shows areas of pile wear, visible knot heads, and foundation exposure consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the original side cord selvages remain intact or have been restored. The sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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 enhance stability and preserve structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning or conservation work, consult a professional experienced with antique Chinese carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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 Art Deco mat is unique in tone, drawing, and condition history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat interiors does this rug suit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rug works beautifully in eclectic, Art Deco-inspired, or serene interiors where symbolic floral motifs are appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the rug ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Antique 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' x 2'2\"","offer_id":46855307362487,"sku":"12796","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/12796-vintage-art-deco-round-rug-mat-2x2-00_b280573d-6c3c-48c3-bbad-373b6bf390ae.jpg?v=1772128901","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/antique-chinese-art-deco-lotus-rug-1930s-2x2","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}