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The Ocean’s Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape of Coastal Whimsy

$1,049.25

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£792.67

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€909.02

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CA$1,464.03

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NOK 10,712.41

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SEK 9,801.11

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DKK 6,791.07

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About the Item

78072 Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug, 02'06 x 03'11. Evoking the carefree luxury of seaside summers and the nostalgic grace of hand-hewn artistry, this one-of-a-kind vintage Chinese hooked seascape rug offers an invitation into a world where coastal charm meets refined craftsmanship. Every looped stitch unfurls a poetic tableau of marine life—graceful fish mid-dance, turtles drifting in serene motion, and blossoms that seem to bloom beneath the sea. It is a world both dreamlike and tactile, where the boundary between land and ocean dissolves into art. The piece channels the easy sophistication of a well-traveled collector’s beach home—effortlessly relaxed yet unmistakably distinguished. Its richly textured surface carries the soul of artisanal heritage, each precious loop of wool meticulously hooked to form a living composition alive with rhythm and grace. There’s an almost painterly quality in its depth and layering—each creature and petal rendered with an intuitive sense of movement, as though suspended in the fluid elegance of a coral garden. The artistry is as much about touch as sight: soft, inviting, and full of handcrafted intention. In this sense, it stands not merely as a rug, but as a tactile canvas—an heirloom textile capturing the romance of the sea through the eyes of a skilled artisan. The exclusive design achieves a delicate balance between whimsy and sophistication, echoing the spirit of chinoiserie with a coastal twist. It speaks to a bygone era when hand-hooked rugs adorned the parlors of seaside estates and oceanfront cottages, each one a personal expression of artistry and escape. This rare vintage creation carries that legacy forward, infusing interiors with an air of cultivated leisure and poetic nostalgia. Whether placed in a tranquil reading alcove or beneath the filtered sunlight of a conservatory, this exquisite work of art transforms space into an intimate haven of color, texture, and story. To own this exceptional seascape hooked rug is to embrace the quiet grandeur of the handmade—to bring into one’s home not just decoration, but emotion. Its presence whispers of ocean breezes and timeless summers, of beauty drawn from simplicity and elevated through craft. It is a collector’s treasure, equally at home in a Nantucket retreat or a modern coastal villa—an objet d’art that embodies the rare marriage of comfort, artistry, and the eternal allure of the sea. Rendered in variegated shades of blue, black, mauve, rose, green, yellow, lavender, light orange, celadon, royal blue, terra cotta, and brick red with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in China. Measures: 02'06 x 03'11. Date: 1980s. Late 20th Century.

Dimensions:
Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Length: 47 in (119.38 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1980-1989
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 78072 Vintage Chinese Hooked Rug, 02 06 x 03 111stDibs: LU942925517902

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