Samarkand Vintage Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8949 4'8" × 8'0" $8,000

This vintage Samarkand rug, woven in East Turkestan circa 1920, brings the Khotan tradition into a finely balanced hand-knotted wool composition. Its restrained layout reflects the crosscurrents of Central Asian, Persian, and Chinese design that shaped Samarkand carpets.

The warm tan field is softly animated by a faint geometric lattice and scattered pale floral rosettes, giving the surface a measured, almost woven-paper delicacy. Near the center, a small crest-like medallion in dusty rose and soft terracotta provides a quiet focal point, while the thin border in light beige and blush tones keeps the composition crisp and architectural. The effect is decorative without heaviness, with the pattern receding and reappearing as the eye moves across the rug.

Soft abrash and low-contrast drawing deepen its patinated character, adding the subtle warmth collectors and designers value in vintage rugs. This is the kind of Samarkand carpet that layers easily into contemporary interiors, offering texture, history, and a calm geometric presence.

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.