Khotan Vintage Geometric Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6400 7'0" × 13'6" $20,000

Woven in East Turkestan circa 1950, this vintage Samarkand, or Khotan, rug is hand-knotted in wool and belongs to the region’s long tradition of richly patterned village carpets. Its timeworn surface and balanced structure give it the presence of a collector’s piece suited to elegant, lived-in interiors.

The field is laid out in a disciplined allover design of vertical columns, each carrying striped hexagonal boteh-like forms linked by angular trellis lines. Set against a brick red ground, the motifs appear in ivory, navy blue, and touches of blue that sharpen the geometry while preserving the rug’s warm, worn character. Small rosette medallions add rhythm between the larger elements.

A layered border system frames the composition with uncommon clarity: narrow guard stripes, floral and diamond bands, and a broader outer border that deepens the red-and-blue contrast. The result is orderly yet animated, a geometric vintage rug with tribal energy, graphic balance, and enough color to anchor both traditional and contemporary rooms.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.