Samarkand Vintage Geometric Brick Red Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8910 6'0" × 12'2" $14,000

This vintage Samarkand hand-knotted wool rug from East Turkestan distills the region’s Silk Road weaving tradition into a composition of strong geometry and vivid color. A brick-red field provides a dramatic ground for three large medallion forms, each outlined in gray and filled with intricate floral detailing that keeps the design crisp and highly readable.

Rather than feeling rigid, the layout has a lively, almost architectural rhythm. Small blossoms, tiny animal-like accents, and angular corner devices animate the open field, while the broad saffron-yellow border adds momentum with its serrated zigzag edge and striped framing. A narrower inner border of scrolling floral vines softens the geometry and introduces a more decorative, organic note.

With its balance of red, gold, olive, and gray, this geometric vintage rug brings warmth, structure, and visual energy to interiors. The hand-knotted wool construction adds a supple texture and lasting wear, making it especially effective in rooms that call for a bold decorative anchor with authentic regional character.

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.