Antique Khotan Rug in Navy Blue With Pomegranate Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x8 antique khotan rug originating from 1910-1920 in East Turkestan is a particularly special find among … more Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x8 antique khotan rug originating from 1910-1920 in East Turkestan is a particularly special find among Khotan rugs of this or any period.

On the Design:

Connoisseurs may admire this piece not just for its colors and the exemplary execution of Khotan-favored pomegranate patterns, but for the versatile size as few such rugs are known of this provenance. The field features navy blue, beige/brown and gold tones underscore the pomegranate patterns. Admirers of the craft will note the repeat is of the pomegranate patterns which is often associated with the many beauties of life in Khotan, Samarkand, and East Turkestani rugs cultures. Altogether it’s an antique piece as deeply personal in its subtext as it is in the details and beauties that distinguish it in our craft—both a masterpiece and a true collector’s rug, teeming with history and culture.

Condition:

This antique Khotan rug is in good condition for its age and origin. less