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Abrash Design

Vintage Chinese Dragon Rug 5x6, "The Heavenly Guardians"

$425.00 USD
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A striking celebration of myth and artistry, this Vintage Chinese Dragon Rug — titled “The Heavenly Guardians” — brings both symbolic richness and grounded beauty into your space. Hand-knotted in China with a vivid dragon composition woven across its field, it captures the timeless spirit of traditional design in a format that feels both bold and harmonious. The dragon motif has long been associated with strength, good fortune, and protection across Eastern art and textile traditions, making this rug a piece that’s as meaningful as it is visually compelling.

DETAILS

  • Size: 54×78 inches (approx. 4.5×6.5 feet)

  • Design: Pictorial dragon scene with classical Eastern symbolism

  • Colors: Rich palette with dynamic contrasts that draw the eye across the field

  • Materials: Wool pile on cotton foundation

  • Construction: Hand-knotted

  • Origin: China, circa 1970s

CRAFTSMANSHIP & CHARACTER
This rug was crafted with a focus on both expressive imagery and sturdy construction. The dragon motif — a powerful symbol in Chinese decorative arts, often representing strength, benevolence, and good fortune — animates the field with energy and presence. Woven by hand with mindful attention to detail, the piece balances artistry with robust materials, making it a textile designed to enrich everyday living as well as inspire admiration.

Each hand-knotted rug carries natural variations that reflect the artisan process, contributing to its unique character while ensuring adaptability in diverse interiors — from contemporary minimalist spaces to richly layered traditional settings.

GUARANTEE
Your confidence matters. Every rug is offered with a straightforward satisfaction policy:

  • 30-day return period for shipped purchases

  • 7-day return window for local pickup by appointment

Return the rug in the condition received for a refund of the purchase price. (Shipping costs are non-refundable.)

MAKE IT YOURS
A well-chosen rug transforms a space — softening sound, grounding furniture, and adding visual story beneath your feet.
Invite this beautifully crafted design into your home and enjoy a piece that resonates with cultural symbolism and enduring style.



Shipping & Returns

SHIPPING COST
For standard shipping within the USA, the shipping cost will be calculated during the checkout process, when you enter your address, before you finalize your order and make the payment.
Free local pickup in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA is an option for every purchase, by appointment only. Get in touch here to make an appointment.

STANDARD DOMESTIC SHIPPING BY UPS GROUND

I ship my rugs by UPS Ground, with added insurance, within the USA. Please contact me to arrange international shipping, or to request a different shipping carrier.

After you place your order, I will deliver your rug to UPS for shipping within 2-3 business days.

Once UPS receives the package, the shipping time varies from approx. 1 to 5 business days, depending on your location.

LOCAL VIEWING & PICKUP

I'm happy to show you my rugs in person, by appointment. My location is in the Kemp Mill neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland 20902.

Whether you buy online or in-person, I always offer an option for free local pickup. That is, after you pay for the rug, you can pick up your rug from me in Silver Spring and take it home, without paying for shipping or other added fees.

Please get in touch to set up an appointment to see the rugs, or to pick rugs up locally after buying them online.

RETURNS

I want you to see the rugs in your home to make sure you like them. In case you don't like them for any reason, I offer an easy return policy.

The 'grace period' for returns depends on how you bought the rugs -

  • If you ordered with shipping, without seeing the rug in person first, you get a 30 day return grace period. The 30 day grace period begins when the rug arrives at your address.
  • If you picked up the rug from me locally, without shipping, you get a 7 day return grace period. The 7 day grace period begins when you pick up the rug. 

You may ship the rug back to me, or drop it off locally by appointment. I will issue a refund for the purchase price, provided that I receive the returned rug within the grace period explained above.

All shipping fees are non-refundable.

I will expect to receive the returned rug in the same condition that I sent it to you. Please make sure that the rug is dry, not damp or wet. Please do not apply any adhesive tape to the front or back of the rug. I will assess any damage on a case-by-case basis, and subtract the value of the damage from your refund.

Questions? Please get in touch.