Modern Samarkand Rug N12549 10'0" × 13'9" $20,000

Khotan rugs were originally produced in East Turkestan and are interchangeably referred to as Samarkand rugs due to their close proximity to the cultural city center of the same name. This contemporary hand-knotted wool Samarakand inspired rug displays enlarged and small circles with stylized floral elements surrounded by a border of diagonal lines. The rug is rendered in soothing and warm color palette of beige, taupe, brown with purple undertones.

Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in many styles and materials. Contemporary hand-made rugs are a bridge throughout history, they are the fruit of the constant evolution of the weaving craft that has accompanied men since the dawn of civilization.