Vintage Samarkand Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8464 8'9" × 9'1" $24,000

This vintage hand-knotted wool Samarkand/Khotan rug from East Turkestan belongs to the enduring Silk Road weaving tradition, prized for its balance of structure and ornament. Its square format lends an orderly presence, and the soft, slightly lustrous wool pile gives the carpet the gentle patina collectors and designers value.

A brick-red field is mapped by an ivory trellis of linked octagons, each compartment holding a small floral medallion in light blue, ivory, and terracotta. The repeat is crisp and architectural, yet the rosette-like blossoms soften the geometry and introduce a decorative, almost garden-like movement.

A saturated cobalt border frames the rug with a lively allover pattern that echoes the center without crowding it, while narrow guards add extra definition. The result is a vintage Khotan rug with clear graphic rhythm and a room-friendly presence, well suited to interiors that need color, warmth, and structure, especially in seating areas and studies.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.