Alxa antique-style carpets

Alxa antique-style carpets

　　Alxa antique-style carpets

　　Alxa antique-style carpets are one of China’s five major carpet schools and have a history of over 250 years, earning Alxa the title of “hometown of antique-style carpets.” Originating from the Western Regions and inheriting traditions from Arabian carpets and Beijing-style imperial court carpets, they are world-renowned for their fine and distinctive workmanship, rustic and graceful patterns, and classic vintage aesthetic. Made from locally sourced Alxa sheep wool, dyed with plant-based colors, and entirely handwoven with unique knotting techniques, these carpets undergo chemical washing and traditional special processes. The finished products feature colorfast hues, resilient texture, and motifs that embody simplicity and carry auspicious meanings, earning them the reputation as “a rare desert bloom.” In 1996, they were awarded the title of Inner Mongolia Famous Brand Product, and today, Alxa antique-style carpets have been included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection List of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.