Vintage Samarkand Floral Soft Beige – Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet BB6705 9'0" × 17'4" $65,000

This early 20th-century vintage Samarkand carpet from East Turkestan, woven circa 1900 in the Khotan tradition, brings together the refined symmetry and cross-cultural character for which Silk Road rugs are prized. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents a balanced composition that feels decorative yet composed, with a relaxed elegance well suited to collected interiors.

A soft beige field sets the stage for a series of bold navy medallions and smaller geometric emblems arranged with measured spacing. Delicate floral sprays, stylized botanical motifs, and compact angular forms add rhythm without crowding the surface, while the open ground preserves a sense of lightness. The result is a design that reads clearly from across a room and reveals more detail at closer range.

Layered borders in soft blue, rust, camel, and ivory frame the composition with steady movement, echoing the rug’s mix of floral and geometric ornament. Its calm palette and structured layout make it especially effective for anchoring a seating area, dining room, or grand hallway with quiet distinction.

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.