Vintage Samarkand Floral Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet BB7018 5'4" × 10'0" $14,000

This vintage Samarkand rug, woven in East Turkestan circa 1948, is a hand-knotted wool carpet rooted in the region’s celebrated Silk Road weaving tradition. Its long, pictorial format gives the piece a strong presence, while the artisanal drawing keeps the composition relaxed rather than formal.

A dark brown field sets off a tree-of-life arrangement that rises from the lower edge and branches upward in slender, angular lines. Stylized blossoms, square leaves, and compact floral motifs cluster across the surface in pink, lavender, olive green, warm tan, and soft gold, creating a lively balance of figural, geometric, and botanical forms. The central medallion adds a vivid focal point without interrupting the vertical rhythm.

Multiple borders frame the interior with precision: a narrow floral chain, a darker guard, and an outer band with pomegranate-like motifs and vinework on a golden ground. The result is a vintage Samarkand carpet with movement, color, and decorative clarity—well suited to layered interiors that call for a collected statement piece with historic character.

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.