Vintage Samarkand Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8909 8'0" × 15'10" $53,000

This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is a hand-knotted wool carpet in the Khotan weaving tradition.

Rather than a single medallion, the warm tan field is organized around a slim central axis and spaced geometric-botanical repeats that suggest stylized trees, flowering registers, and small lattice ornaments. Dark brown outlines keep the motifs crisp, while the gently faded surface softens the overall read into a calm, collected composition. The open ground gives each element room to breathe, and the alternating forms create a measured rhythm that feels orderly, airy, and quietly decorative.

Multiple borders enhance the architectural feel: an angular inner band, a narrow dotted guard, and an outer frame with compact floral forms and stepped devices. The low-contrast palette of warm tan, soft beige, and brown gives this Samarkand rug an understated presence that layers easily into traditional rooms, pared-back contemporary interiors, or spaces needing texture without visual weight. Its timeworn finish adds the patina collectors and designers often seek.

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.