Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6981 3'8" × 6'6" $6,000

This vintage Samarkand rug, hand-knotted in East Turkestan circa 1950, belongs to the celebrated Khotan weaving tradition that flourished along the Silk Road. It pairs regional craft with a relaxed, decorative sensibility, making it an appealing choice for collectors and designers alike.

A saffron-yellow field provides a luminous backdrop for an allover botanical lattice of flowering rosettes, curling stems, and trellis-like links. The motifs are rendered in soft rose, ivory, pale lavender, and muted brown, creating a gentle contrast that feels articulated yet unfussy. Rather than a central medallion, the composition relies on repetition and rhythm, giving the rug its orderly, hand-drawn character.

The surrounding borders add further definition, mixing geometric and tribal-leaning bands in terracotta, tan, black, and dusty pink. Woven in wool, the rug has a tactile presence that brings warmth and visual texture to both traditional and contemporary interiors, especially when used to soften modern architecture with a collected, artisanal layer.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.