Antique Distressed Khotan Gallery Rug, 6'4'' x 12'8''

Description

a hand-woven 19th century antique khotan gallery size rug made in east turkestan. circa 1890.

Khotan Rugs were produced in … more a hand-woven 19th century antique khotan gallery size rug made in east turkestan. circa 1890.

Khotan Rugs were produced in the city of Khotan which is Located in Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in the 18th and 19th centuries. Catering to a wide variety of tastes Khotan rugs straddle Chinese and western Oriental elements in their design. Space fillers are commonly used in Khotan rugs mimicking western Oriental designs while the central composition often borrows Chinese styles. The palette of colors range from the more soft and decorative to more bold and rich. Many will have stronger and more geometric patterns or drawings. Khotan rugs are versatile and could easily be situated in both modern contemporary or traditional interior decor settings. less