Vintage Samarkand Floral Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB5264 7'0" × 12'1" $27,000

This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan, woven in the Khotan tradition, is a hand-knotted wool carpet with a vertical layout that gives it immediate architectural presence.

A slate gray-blue field organizes three stacked medallion forms around a small central emblem, while the surrounding surface is animated by a dense scatter of botanical and geometric motifs. Stepped corner brackets, a Greek-key inner border, and angular guard bands sharpen the composition, giving the rug a measured symmetry that feels graphic rather than formal. The drawing remains visibly hand-wrought, with appealing variations that soften the geometry.

Dusty rose, lavender, ivory, muted gold, and touches of blue temper the darker ground and lend the pile a layered, weathered brightness. The interplay of floral detail and tribal structure makes this vintage Samarkand carpet especially versatile: it can anchor a seating area, bring pattern to a dining room, or add a collected note to eclectic and contemporary interiors alike.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.