Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7043 6'1" × 11'6" $20,000

This vintage Samarkand (Khotan) rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool, carrying the refined textile tradition of the Silk Road into a more understated, contemporary-friendly form. Its light beige ground and softly aged palette create an easy, adaptable presence while still preserving the character of an old regional carpet.

The design is centered on a restrained medallion structure, with a cruciform axis and linked roundels set over a faint diagonal lattice. The field is intentionally open, so the geometry reads with quiet clarity rather than heavy ornament. Around it, the borders introduce a floral vine motif with rosettes and scrolling details, traced in dusty pink and brown for a measured contrast that keeps the composition balanced and elegant.

That combination of softness and structure gives the rug particular appeal in interiors that need pattern without visual weight. Muted, timeworn, and finely resolved, it offers the tailored decorative language of a vintage Samarkand rug with the warmth and versatility of a light beige antique-inspired palette.

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.