Vintage Samarkand Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6289 8'10" × 17'4" $51,000

This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan, circa 1940, is hand-knotted in wool and belongs to the celebrated Samarkand and Khotan weaving tradition. It pairs a quietly decorative botanic style with the relaxed sophistication that has made these Central Asian carpets so enduringly desirable.

The muted beige field is left generously open, allowing scattered floral and tree-like motifs to emerge in dusty pink, faded coral, and soft taupe. Rather than forming a dense allover pattern, the design unfolds in a gentle vertical rhythm, creating a sense of movement and airiness across the surface. The softened contrast gives the rug a faded, atmospheric quality that feels both refined and approachable.

A pronounced border frames the composition with geometric accents, rosettes, and stylized vinework, reinforcing the rug’s classic structure while preserving its lightness. With its floral vintage character, hand-knotted wool construction, and nuanced neutral palette, this Samarkand rug brings warmth, texture, and historical depth to traditional, transitional, or contemporary interiors.

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.