Vintage Samarkand Floral Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7096 4'6" × 6'10" $20,000

This vintage Samarkand (Khotan) rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool, reflecting the layered weaving traditions that developed along the Silk Road. Its composition is typical of the region’s oasis workshops, where Chinese, Persian, and tribal influences often meet in a single refined vocabulary.

An open pale sand field creates an airy backdrop for the design, where a large oval medallion in muted dusty rose and camel anchors the center. Sparse floral sprays, small rosettes, and slender stem forms drift across the surface, while bold corner devices add a measured, almost architectural edge. The balance of geometry and botanical detail gives the piece a relaxed but disciplined presence, with enough ornament to feel decorative without crowding the room.

A pronounced Greek key border frames the rug with crisp movement, and a second band of flowerheads repeats along the perimeter in soft beige and gold. Subtle tan and light brown notes enrich the wool pile without disturbing its calm palette, making this Samarkand rug well suited to interiors that prize pattern, negative space, and understated historic character.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug represents the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that have defined the gallery since its establishment in 1965. Doris Leslie Blau is celebrated worldwide for sourcing extraordinary rugs ranging from accessible vintage finds to rare collector-quality masterpieces.