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Midcentury Samarkand Red Handmade Wool Rug BB6400 7'0" × 13'6" $18,000

$18,000

Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia whose Sogdian name translates as “Stone Fort” or Rock Town”. Although its name may sound a bit rough, Samarkand weaving center is a crib of the unique, eclectic and utterly graceful antique rug designs that have been developing for centuries to finally reach perfection.

The vintage round rug before your eyes shows the incredible diversity and joyful appeal of Samarkand boho creations. When looking at it, first thing that grabs attention is the bold and uncompromising color palette based on deep carmine prevailing in the main field and the main border, complemented with equally compelling sapphire, orange, ivory and black shades residing in secondary borders and the details of the pattern. The design is extremely varied and comprises of numerous weaving influences from different cultural circles, including Indian, Persian, Chinese and Turkish.

The Samarkand khotan rugs central part is filled with a repetitive yet complex pattern of geometric medallions linked by vinery with flower-head and angular foliage motifs. The series of borders exhibits further ornaments maintained in the character of the main field. This mesmerizing composition was masterfully hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with old and refined weaving techniques by a skilled artisan. Such thorough making has ensured the rug’s quality and enabled it to survive until this day without any signs of wear.

This captivating, vibrant Samarkand carpet will be ideal for all free-spirited, bohemian interiors but it may also bring some of its energy to more classically arranged abodes.

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Price: $18,000

Item No.: BB6400 Circa: 1950 Size: 7'0" × 13'6" (213 × 411 cm)
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This is Midcentury Samarkand Red Handmade Wool Rug number BB6400 in our internal collections. This rug was manufactured around 1950 in East Turkestan, which means it is already 74 years old.

The dimensions of this rug are: 7'0" × 13'6" width × length, which corresponds to 213 × 411 cm in the metric system.

The rug pattern most used colors are: and Red, and as a rug was qualified by our experts as a Abstract, Bold, Geometric style in our wide offer of rugs. If you are interested in this unique work of art, please contact us with the number BB6400 for further information.

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Midcentury Samarkand Red Handmade Wool Rug BB6400

Midcentury Samarkand Red Handmade Wool Rug BB6400

$18,000

In stock