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Pillar rugs - Jozan Rug Lexicon

Pillar rugs are a special type of textile art originating from China, specifically designed to wrap around architectural pillars in temples, palaces, and other important structures. These rugs serve both decorative and symbolic purposes, often showcasing patterns and motifs that reflect cultural and spiritual significance.

The designs often includes symbols such as dragons, clouds and phoenixes.

Chinese pillar rug
An antique Chinese pillar rug, late Qing dynasty, around 1900, ca 178-180,5 x 92-93,5 cm. (Bukowskis 11 December 2020)
Lot 92 Pillar carpet
Pillar carpet (Skinner October 2016)
Lot 222, a Ningxia pillar rug, Northwest China, late 19th ct. Size 220 x 122 cm. Estimate 1,500 EUR.
Ningxia pillar rug, Northwest China, late 19th ct. Size 220 x 122 cm. (Nagel 13 September 2011)