Vintage Khotan Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8694 12'1" × 12'3" $30,000

This vintage square Samarkand rug from East Turkestan belongs to the Khotan weaving tradition, where Chinese, Persian, and Central Asian influences meet in a distinctive decorative language. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the clarity and supple character associated with well-made vintage carpets from the region.

The field is organized as a tight trellis of floral rosettes, each compartment holding a small blossom set within angular vinery and crisp geometric outlines. Dusty rose and coral create the soft ground, while ivory centers and navy-blue tracing sharpen the repeat and keep the surface lively. The result is orderly, rhythmic, and richly detailed without becoming heavy. Its palette also carries hints of slate gray, giving the design a cooler counterpoint that enhances the warm pink field.

A resolved border system of alternating rosettes, star-like devices, and restrained botanical accents frames the composition, with ivory guard bands lending brightness around the perimeter. This balance of floral pattern and disciplined geometry makes the rug especially effective in transitional interiors, beneath a seating group, or anywhere a decorative anchor is needed.

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.