Vintage Samarkand Abstract Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Animal Pattern BB8632 5'0" × 7'2" $28,000

This antique East Turkestan Samarkand rug, hand-knotted in wool, captures the inventive spirit of Central Asian weaving with a distinctly European Deco sensibility. Its pale sand ground gives the composition room to breathe, allowing the pictorial animals and angular ornaments to read with clarity.

Two oversized stylized big cats dominate the field, rendered in warm brown and rose-toned striping with elongated tails and compact paws. Around them float smaller abstract animals, floral rosettes, and geometric devices, creating an open, asymmetrical layout that feels collected rather than formal. The effect is playful yet disciplined, with each motif spaced to preserve negative space.

A lively border frames the composition with scrolling cloud-band forms and Greek-key-like corners in dusty blue, soft pink, ivory, and terracotta. The palette remains gentle and nuanced, making this Samarkand rug especially suited to interiors that favor artful character, layered texture, and a lighter decorative touch.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.