Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Gray – Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB4392 6'1" × 11'6" $24,000

This early 20th-century vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan draws on the Khotan weaving tradition, where Central Asian geometry and floral ornament were often combined into richly layered compositions. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the softened surface and subtle irregularities that lend vintage rugs their depth and character.

The light gray field is arranged in a repeating trellis of stylized blossoms, angular vinework, and compact geometric links, creating a pattern that feels orderly yet full of motion. Muted rose, dusty mauve, ivory, and small touches of navy and terracotta animate the lattice, giving the rug a restrained but lively palette. Its allover design reads clearly from a distance while revealing fine detail up close.

A narrow floral guard and a darker navy border, finished with a crisp meander, frame the composition and add architectural definition. The result is a Samarkand rug with enough pattern to ground a room, yet enough openness to sit comfortably beneath upholstered furnishings, warm woods, and layered interiors that favor texture over excess.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.