Description

This small vibrant carpet square with fringed edges can be used for meditation to sit on, an accent piece or hung on a wall. Made from wool and natural dyes, it has a cotton foundation and double weft with a medium wool pile and fine geometric designs. Meander designs and geometric motifs surround the center framed by 4 stylized bats, wings extended. In China bats are the ultimate symbol of good luck, they’re used everywhere: on furniture, textiles, porcelain and even clothing.  Bat (fu) is a homophone and a wish for blessings, happiness and riches. It is also the word fu, they both are pronounced the same but are written with different characters. This makes the bat among the most popular images, rebuses and symbols in Chinese culture. When placed “upside down” (dao), a bat is a pun for arrived (dao) and means “blessings have arrived” (fudao). A pair (shuang)  means “may you have double blessings” (shuangfu). So, as there are 4 bats on this rug, all the blessings are quadrupled. With some slight fading that adds to its warmth, expected with age and use, it is in very good condition. This rug pairs well with item #3372DRE Antique/Vintage Rug with Double Dorje Design.