Antique Five Medallion Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920

Known as an over-saddle carpet or "masho," this small rectangular carpet was once used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his saddle. Placed...

One of the most remote locations in Asia, the area known as East Turkestan was a pivotal stop along the Silk Road, uniting the cultures of India, Persia, and China. This rich multicultural mix is reflected in the exquisite carpets created in the region, which combine Turkoman designs with Islamic motifs and Chinese color palettes. For centuries, nomadic weavers from all across East Turkestan have travelled to the oasis towns of Samarkand, Kashgar, and Khotan to sell their woven wares. Dated to the early 20th century, this beautifully knotted Samarkand carpet is patterned with a traditional design of branching red pomegranate trees...

This masterfully knotted early 20th century Samarkand carpet depicts a floral pattern at its center, framed by an ornate geometric border. Sometimes referred to as khotan carpets, Samarkand rugs are all from an area in central Asia once called East Turkestan, now known as Xinjiang province, China. Hand-woven with vegetable-dyed wool, this antique carpet has a balanced composition and a beautiful, soft palette of oranges, pinks, and browns. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

A mesmerizing early 20th century Central Asian Samarkand rug with a large central diamond medallion with a stylized floral pattern woven in coral and beige wool on a coral field with...

Middle of 19th Century Central Asia Turkmen Chodor Main Rug Size 190 x 310 cm (74,8 x 122 In) This elegant Turkmen Chodur Main carpet is a work of art from the mid-19th century. Thi...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...