Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Botanic Handmade Wool Rug BB7444 5'6" × 12'7" $21,000

A mid 20th century Khotan Samarkand rug, the abrashed tan field with a subtle salmon trellis of pomegranates and vinery within three guard borders with cloud bands and floral vinery.

Antique oriental rugs – they are essential objects of desire of not only vintage trend followers but all aficionados of beauty and sublime design. There is a good reason for such vast recognition as vintage carpets constitute the core of taste and artistry of the 20th century progressive thought. They are clearly defined by the past century’s celebration of new ideas, modern lifestyle and the Renaissance of all arts which happened about that time. The category of vintage looking rugs has many faces – there are numerous aspects such as historical period, style, fashion, culture, symbolism and philosophy which add up to form the dazzling array of vintage carpets.