Vintage Samarkand Floral Crimson Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7017 4'6" × 7'9" $9,000

This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool, reflecting the storied weaving traditions of the Khotan oasis and the broader Central Asian carpet belt. Its composition is disciplined yet lively, with a clear medallion layout that feels both decorative and architectural.

A saturated crimson field provides the backdrop for a central oval medallion and a series of smaller, evenly spaced medallions, each drawn in lavender blue, ivory, plum, and muted orange. Between them, tiny floral rosettes and geometric blossoms introduce movement while preserving the rug’s balanced rhythm and tribal-decorative character.

The border system sharpens that structure: a floral main border, geometric corner devices, and an outer band animated by diagonal striping and warm accent tones. The palette of crimson, blue, purple, orange, ivory, and green is softened by the wool pile, giving the rug a tactile, quietly luminous presence and making it especially effective beneath wood, stone, or richly upholstered furnishings. As a vintage Samarkand carpet, it brings history, color, and order to traditional, eclectic, or layered contemporary rooms.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.