Antique Uzbek Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century

Antique Uzbek Flatweave Rug, Early 20th Century This long flatweave, composed of large bands of graphically embroidered ornament and narrower portions of weft-float substitution and...

Antique Uzbek Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 7'8" W x 12'0" L Origin: Uzbekistan Period: Early 20th Century

Khotan, East Turkestan, circa 1900.

Antique Uzbek Mixed Technique Flatwoven Rug, Early 20th Century The colorful quartered medallions, or ‘guls,’ with cruciform centers embroidered on this...

Situated along the ancient Silk Roads running between China and Central Asia, Khotan is an oasis city in the region of East Turkestan in what is now Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region in northwest China. Reflecting the geography in which it was woven, this piece blends elements of Central Asian and Chinese design. A central medallion is drawn in the center of an abstract field which actively combines a host of well-spaced floating motifs. Butterflies, shrubs and smaller floral forms are drawn spaciously spanning the area surrounding the medallion and in between two planted pots on either end of the field. Two borders derived from Chinese traditions frame the composition. With their pleasing light palette and spacious drawing, Khotan weavings...

Khotan, an oasis city in the Xinjiang autonomous region of Western China, is situated much closer to the republics of Central Asia than Beijing. Cultural and historic ties to Central Asia give the weaving of this region its own distinct flavor, mixed with later infusions from China. This Khotan carpet from the turn of the century draws an all-over pattern reminiscent of Ming textiles of the 16th and 17th centuries. The repeat rosette ornament is a local form replacing the more typical lotus blossoms found in stricter Chinese variations, but the layout of design, including the fret pattern framing each rosette and the interlocking designs of the border, are quintessentially Chinese. Khotan weaving...

This large antique Uzbekistan Tartari Safid Kilim was crafted from the prolific and diverse Uzbek weavers of Sar-i-Pul. It was crafted using a distinct weave double-interlock technique. Safid means white and these kilims have unusually large areas of white/ivory plain weave. The present Kilim features stunning bright orange bands and tribal patterning. Sar-i-Pul is a town set...

This Antique Uzbekistan Tartari Kilim was crafted from the prolific and diverse Uzbek weavers of Sar-i-Pul. It was crafted using a distinct weave double-interlock technique and employs a grid pattern of diamonds shapes that contain eight pointed stars. Sar-i-Pul is a town set...

This Antique Uzbekistan Tartari Kilim was crafted from the prolific and diverse Uzbek weavers of Sar-i-Pul. It was crafted using a distinct weave double-interlock technique and employs a grid pattern of diamond shapes. Sar-i-Pul is a town set...

This Antique Uzbekistan Ghudjeri Kilim's dramtic appearance is achieved using only four colours; navy blue, yellow, red & white. Uzbek Ghudjeri are Kilims made up of narrow harizonal...

An early 20th century, circa 1900, Bulgarian Pirot Kilim flat-weave rug with beautiful graphic crimson and black geometric pattern surrounded by a compleme...

This Uzbek 'Julkhyr' rug is very long, measuring 320cm in length. It was hand-knotted from 3 larger panels of very thick wool that were stitched together. A key feature of this rug a...