Samarkand Vintage Geometric Navy Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet BB8956 8'0" × 15'9" $38,000

This antique Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is a hand-knotted wool carpet rooted in the region’s Silk Road weaving tradition. Its long, elegant format and bold geometry give it the character of a collector’s textile, yet the drawing remains clear and easy to place in contemporary interiors.

A deep navy blue field provides the backdrop for two rounded brick-red medallions, a smaller central cartouche, and a series of smaller geometric and floral devices. Gold, ivory, and warm red accents sharpen the composition, while the open ground preserves a sense of movement and air.

The layered border system frames the design with meanders, rosettes, and angular tribal ornament, adding structure without overwhelming the field. This balance of rhythm, restraint, and decorative warmth is what makes Samarkand carpets so enduring: they bring graphic definition, regional character, and a mellow antique patina to a room.

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.