Vintage Khotan Geometric Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8883 6'1" × 12'10" $9,000

This antique Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the region’s distinctive weaving tradition, where Chinese, Persian, and Central Asian influences meet in a restrained, decorative language. Its composition feels balanced and approachable, with a softened tribal character that suits both traditional and contemporary rooms.

The field is built from repeating stepped diamonds arranged in a steady zigzag rhythm, each medallion lightly articulated with floral centers and small pendant-like details. A soft beige ground is washed with dusty pink, blush, rose, and faded lavender, while warm brown and charcoal outlines sharpen the geometry. The result is patterned, but never rigid; age and wear have mellowed the contrast and given the surface a velvety, timeworn depth.

Narrow borders frame the design with rosettes, angular meanders, and small tribal motifs that reinforce the rug’s Samarkand identity without overpowering the field. As an antique geometric rug, it offers warmth, visual movement, and a collected sense of history, making it an easy anchor for layered interiors.

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.