Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7447 11'8" × 11'9" $43,000

This vintage hand-knotted wool Samarkand rug from East Turkestan belongs to the Khotan weaving tradition, bringing Central Asian geometry and floral ornament into a square, room-defining format.

A warm taupe field is organized by a repeating lattice of stepped diamond medallions outlined in dark brown and softened by small rosette-like centers. The pattern has a measured pulse: bold enough to read from across the room, yet subtle in its tonal shifts and gently abrash surface. Each diamond seems to sit within a layered frame of scalloped edges and tiny botanical details, giving the composition a botanic undercurrent beneath its graphic structure.

The border reinforces that balance with geometric fretwork, meandering motifs, and slender leaf forms that echo the interior design. Beige, warm tan, and walnut-brown hues lend the carpet an understated elegance, making it easy to place in contemporary or traditional settings where texture and pattern are needed without visual weight. Its wool hand-knotting adds a soft, tactile finish that feels both collected and restrained.

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.