Vintage Samarkand Floral In Warm Tan And Teal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Yarkand BB6778 11'1" × 17'4" $53,000

This vintage Samarkand rug, also known as a Yarkand piece, was woven in East Turkestan circa 1880 within the Silk Road weaving tradition. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances tribal geometry with the decorative vocabulary that made Yarkand carpets admired by collectors and designers, especially for rooms that call for character and history.

A deep teal field is animated by a dense scatter of small floral rosettes, stylized blossoms, crest-like emblems, and angular geometric ornaments. The repeat feels rhythmic rather than rigid, creating lively texture and a sense of movement while preserving the ordered symmetry expected of a finely designed Samarkand carpet, without becoming visually heavy.

A warm tan border system provides contrast with layered guards and a busy main band that echoes the interior motifs in smaller scale. Softened by age, the palette keeps the composition clear and versatile, allowing this vintage wool rug to sit comfortably in traditional, eclectic, or contemporary interiors. The result is a piece that reads as both decorative and architectural.

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.