Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 6'4" × 13'6" (193 × 411 cm) This exceptional vintage Samarkand rug, woven in East Turkestan during the 1950s, represents the unique artistic synt...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand Khotan Rug Size: 5'10" × 11'0" (177 × 335 cm) This exquisite vintage Samarkand rug, woven in East Turkestan circa 1945, captures the fusion of Chinese, Persian, and...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 6'5" × 11'7" (195 × 353 cm) This striking vintage Samarkand rug from 1948 is a masterclass in the exuberant fusion of East and West that defines ...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Pomegranate Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 gift-sized rug is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor Buddhist and similar oriental motifs.
Wool
Mid-19th Century Tribal Khotan Samarkand Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a vintage Samarkand Khotan rug. Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 8'1" × 16'3" (246 × 495 cm) This exceptional vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan, dating to t...
Wool
Contemporary Floral Samarkand Warm Tan Carpet "Arbora" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Samarkand rug reinterprets classic Central Asian motifs through a refined, modern lens.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 6'1" × 11'6" (185 × 350 cm) This exquisite early 20th-century Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is a rare and expressive example of Central Asian...
Wool
Modern Samarkand Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The design incorporates stylized borders with stepped patterns and a faded medallion motif down the field, subtly referencing antique Samarkand rugs without overwhelming the space. T...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Floral Classic Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Vintage Samarkand Rugs collection.
Wool
Decorative Handknotted Khotan Samarghand Style Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Khotan rugs are produced in East Turkestan and are interchangeably referred to as Samarkand rugs due to their close proximity to the cultural city center of the same name.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1940s Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940s Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 7'0" × 12'10" (213 × 391 cm) This exceptional vintage Samarkand rug from the 1940s beautifully embodies the rich artistic heritage of East ...
Wool
Antique Samarkand Red Wool Rug with Birds - Circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, US
Dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900, this antique Samarkand wool rug presents an imaginative garden-inspired composition filled with stylized birds, flowering branches, and ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Samarkand rug from East Turkestan is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, dating back to around 1930.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug Size: 5'0" × 10'7" (152 × 322 cm) This exceptional vintage Samarkand rug from the 1920s is a vivid testament to East Turkestan’s distinctive weavi...
Silk
Antique Indian Rug in Burgundy and Gold with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Possibly a jail rug, with a style much like Khotan Samarkand rugs and an English sensibility in its design.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Wool Rug Size: 4'4" × 8'4" (134 × 256 cm) A beautifully timeworn gem from the weaving traditions of East Turkestan, this vintage Samarkand rug dating to ci...
Wool
Early 20th Antique Samarkand Central Asian Rug Handwoven Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
An intriguing early 20th-century Samarkand rug featuring an uncommon arrangement of abstract pictorial motifs against a softly colored, earthy background.
Wool
19th Century Antique Tribal Khotan Samarkand 8'9'' X 5'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road.
Wool, Cotton
Decorative Handknotted Khotan Samarghand Style Rug with a Pomegranate Design
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Khotan rugs are produced in East Turkestan and are interchangeably referred to as Samarkand rugs due to their close proximity to the cultural city center of the same name.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 7'0" × 13'6" (213 × 411 cm) This exceptional mid-century Samarkand (Khotan) rug from East Turkestan, dating to the 1950s, presents a vivid ...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Black with Colorful Rosette Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
Wool
Traditional Contemporary Samarkand Ivory Carpet Blossom" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. This modern Samarkand carpet presents a sophisticated reinterpretation of classic Central Asian design, hand-knotted in wool with exce...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Vintage Samarkand Rugs collection.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug in Indigo & Red Geometric Lattice - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in fine wool and originating circa 1870-1879 from Turkey, this 8×13 antique Samarkand rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection as a masterwork of 19th century Silk Roa...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Black with Colorful Rosette Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue with Gold Rosette Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Floral Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Vintage Samarkand Rugs collection.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 1900s Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug – East Turkestan Size: 4'9" × 10'0" (144 × 304 cm) This captivating vintage Samarkand rug from the early 20th century exemplifies the r...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 4'6" × 8'6" (137 × 259 cm) A striking example of East Turkestan artistry, this 1940s Samarkand rug offers a vivid glimpse into the rich cultural ...
Wool
Samarkand-Inspired Traditional Greek-Key Border Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. Inspired by the heritage of Central Asian weaving traditions, this contemporary Samarkand carpet beautifully bridges the past and pres...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 4'6" × 6'10" (137 × 208 cm) This vintage Samarkand (Khotan) rug, handwoven in East Turkestan around the turn of the 20th century (circa 1900...
Wool
Traditional-Style Samarkand Floral Ivory Carpet "Oriflora" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. This modern Samarkand carpet presents a sophisticated reinterpretation of classic Central Asian design, hand-knotted in wool with exce...
Wool
Early 20th Century Samarkand Pictorial Rug with Decorative Vases
Located in Los Angeles, US
An exceptional antique Samarkand rug from the early 20th century, this beautifully composed textile features a series of decorative vessels and botanical motifs arranged across a ric...
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 6'10" × 13'2" (208 × 401 cm).
Wool
$4,800
Antique Khotan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
$3,250
Antique Khotan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug with Overall Wreath Pattern
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Handmade Wool Rug Size: 5'4" × 8'10" (162 × 269 cm) This exceptional antique Khotan “Samarkand” rug from East Turkestan, dating back to circa 1860, is a st...
Wool
$15,000
Antique Khotan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Light Blue with Beige-Brown Rosette Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
Wool
Samarkand Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet "rose Of by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. This modern Samarkand carpet presents a sophisticated reinterpretation of classic Central Asian design, hand-knotted in wool with exce...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Light Blue with Beige-Brown Rosette Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 7'7" × 14'0" (231 × 427 cm) A captivating example of East Turkestan weaving artistry, this vintage Samarkand rug from circa 1945 encapsulates the...
Wool
$5,250
Antique Khotan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 5'9" × 12'8" (175 × 386 cm) A refined and timeless example of East Turkestan artistry, this vintage Samarkand rug—dating to the mid-20th century,...
Wool
Modern Samarkand Geometric Handmade Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by antique Samarkand carpets, this contemporary rug brings you the best of both words.
Wool
$1,800
1850s Samarkand Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking decorative pillow is made from a rare 19th century Samarkand rug fragment, woven in Central Asia around the 1850s.
Wool, Feathers
Antique Khotan Rug with Vase Pattern
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 5'6" × 12'7" (167 × 383 cm) A beautifully understated yet culturally rich textile, this vintage Samarkand rug—woven circa 1940 in East Turkestan—...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. Minimalist in spirit yet deeply rooted in cultural tradition, this exceptional vintage Samarkand carpet from the 1920s embodies the ae...
Wool
Antique Khotan Rug In Blue, Beige-Brown and Gold with Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and hailing from East Turkestan circa 1900-1920, this 6x10 Antique Khotan rug is a rare new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Samarkand rugs often ref...
Wool
Antique Khotan Rug, Hand Woven, Plum Field with Medallion, East Turkestan, 1930
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
$9,500
Khotan Gallery Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Navy Blue with Pictorial, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Its pictorial design with jars and flowers is much like those in Khotan Samarkand rugs, while its navy blues and ivory whites explore a Peking sensibility.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Floral Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. A beautiful expression of East Turkestan's rich textile tradition, this vintage Samarkand carpet from 1948 showcases a harmonious fusi...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Classic Rug Beige-Brown Blue Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired from a variety of celebrated Classic rugs, including a vivid influence from Khotan Samarkand rug designs made evident in the intricate border patterns, the juxtaposition of ...
Wool
Hand Knotted Classic Rug Beige-Brown Blue Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired from a variety of celebrated classic rugs—including a vivid influence from Khotan Samarkand rug designs made evident in the intricate border patterns—the juxtaposition of th...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Classic Rug Beige-Brown Blue Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired from a variety of celebrated Classic rugs, including a vivid influence from Khotan Samarkand rug designs made evident in the intricate border patterns, the juxtaposition of ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Floral Brown Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Vintage Samarkand Rugs collection.
Wool
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.