Vintage Khotan Floral Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7456 6'7" × 12'8" $17,000

This vintage hand-knotted wool Khotan rug from East Turkestan belongs to the Samarkand and Khotan weaving tradition, where geometric order and floral ornament are often balanced with unusual restraint.

Two stepped medallions run along the vertical axis, set against a charcoal-brown ground and framed by angular latticework, crest-like forms, and small floral rosettes. The composition feels formal but not severe, with brick red, dusty blue, sage, and ivory accents bringing clarity to the layered drawing. From room distance, the pattern reads as structured and architectural; up close, it reveals the softness and variation of a true vintage carpet.

A sequence of floral and meandering borders reinforces that measured rhythm, giving the rug a strong outline and a calm visual cadence. Its hand-knotted wool construction and gently aged surface add depth, while the balanced palette makes it especially adaptable in traditional, transitional, or more contemporary interiors. As a vintage Khotan rug, it offers both decorative character and the historic charm collectors value.

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.