Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Blue With Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Pomegranate Design BB8830 5'8" × 12'0" $20,000

This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool and belongs to the celebrated Samarkand and Khotan weaving tradition. Often referred to as a pomegranate design, it translates a classic Silk Road vocabulary into a lighter, more decorative register suited to refined interiors.

A light blue field is organized by a compact trellis of stylized pomegranates, tree forms, and small floral accents, creating a rhythmic allover pattern rather than a single medallion. The dusty pink and coral motifs sit against the cool ground with just enough contrast to keep the composition animated, while the softened drawing preserves the rug’s vintage character. The repeat feels almost textile-like, with a gentle, compartmentalized cadence.

The border system gives the piece structure: a floral inner guard, a rosy main border, and outer bands worked with sinuous geometric detail in brown, pink, and light blue. That layered framing anchors the composition and makes the rug easy to place in interiors that need pattern without visual heaviness, from collected traditional rooms to more pared-back settings.

Part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug reflects the gallery's dedication to preserving exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive design traditions. Its character, patina, and artistry make it a sophisticated addition to thoughtfully curated interiors.