Woven Central Asian Rugs
to
5,280
Width
to
Length
to
9,882
3,074
266
2,153
351
283
103
74
34
31
29
26
19
7
6
4
3
1
20
481
2,573
10,148
701
1,096
621
80
33
151
72
52
337
120
96
249
120
13,195
12,917
1,276
785
532
11,496
1,614
13,222
12,709
12,723
12,822
5,811
5,338
3,760
3,644
1,920
1,776
300
226
104
Technique: Woven
Afghanistan Moroccan Runner Rug - Wool Blue Brown Design - 94338
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghan Runner Rug: Vibrant Moroccan Geometry
A Masterpiece Unveiled
This magnificent Afghan Runner Rug, measuring 2 ft 5 in x 14 ft 4 in, stands as a stunning testament to centuries...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun and the other has a moon on the top
Details
rug no. j...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,750 / set
Handmade Rug Red Wool Turkmen Poshti Traditional Floor Cushion Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This vintage Turkmen carpet is a great example of handwoven rugs constructed in the 1960s. The central design features a traditional repeating pattern design woven on a rich red back...
Category
1960s Turkmen Tribal Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$700 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Khotan East Turkestan Rug. 6 ft 6 in x 13 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Khotan East Turkestan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: East Turkestan Rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 13 ft 9 in (1.98 m x 4.19 m)
Category
20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in White and Black Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection.
On the Design:
This particula...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ersari Afghan Carpet with Emblematic Tribal Merv Guls
Located in New York, NY
The medium brown field of this nomadic Turkmen carpet show a four by eight array of emblematic tribal Merv guls with minor Dynak guls in support. Narrow borders with a central brown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gianni Versace, Blue Ivy Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Our traditional hand-knotted wool rug is handcrafted by skilled artisans using ancient techniques. It is made up of natural and eco-friendly wool. The Wool Rug boasts exceptional durability and makes the entry rug ideal for high-traffic areas. Additionally, its low-maintenance qualities make it a valuable investment for any homeowner
This Ultra Soft wool Rug provides a plush and cozy feeling underfoot. The natural softness and plush texture of wool fibers make a rug an ideal choice. This Via Como bedroom wool rug also provides natural insulation, helping to keep your feet warm in the winter, and coziness creates a relaxing ambiance, ideal for unwinding after a long day.
Gianni Versace -Â Blue Ivy...
Category
1980s Unknown Other Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Beige Brown, Handmade of Wool Silk, "Roar"
Located in New York , NY
Every room needs some exotic drama and Roar rug expresses Sigal’s evocative take on animal motif blown up in a smooth wave-like motion. The rug’s modern tribal details are meticulous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,342 Sale Price
49% Off
Contemporary Area Rug in Beige Tan Dark Green, Handmade of Silk, Wool "Bliss"
Located in New York , NY
This is extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art Abstract Contemporary Collection brings the avant-garde art in your footsteps. Known for her al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,884 Sale Price
49% Off
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal and stylized design and beautiful colours, with orange, brown and grey, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$701 Sale Price
20% Off
Bukhara Rug Red Vintage Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Red vintage Bukara rug is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room. It's made with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, and it's sure t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkmen Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Central Asian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Central Asia Baluch throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 0" x 4' 6"
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Tribal Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yellow Blue Antique Chinese Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century room size Chinese rug in blue and yellow. The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It has a silky sheen to it a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1960s, 1C889
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara rug in red color. The rug has been made in wool in the middle of 20th century. It is in original condition, it has some low pile.
-condition: origin...
Category
1960s Uzbek Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$489 Sale Price
75% Off
Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Gold Black, Handmade of Wool, Silk, "Escape"
Located in New York , NY
Escape is deeply saturated with unique texture and visual appeal. Constructed of fine Himalayan Wool and Chinese silk, tightly hand knotted into an utterly gorgeous piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,532 Sale Price
49% Off
Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe Purple, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Isabel"
Located in New York , NY
A timeless treasure from our archives, Isabel is an iconic rug design that remains a timeless favorite.
Part of Rug Art's Shape collection, a series of dynamic geometric designs of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,884 Sale Price
49% Off
Light Blue Oversize Sultanabad Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern reinterpretation of timeless Sultanabad design is beautifully manifested in an exquisitely hand-knotted wool rug, resplendent in its striking light blue shade. An intrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$30,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Omed, Domicile Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
32303
Size
11' 3" X 15' 1"
Design
Omed
Collection
Domicile
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Central Asia
Category
2010s Central Asian Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,100
Vintage Oriental Pastel Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 300 - Pleasant kilim with pastel pink, camel, gray and brown colors. Border entirely embroidered with frets.
May be it was a sofa in a nomadic tent.
now with an interesting price...
Category
1940s Central Asian Primitive Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Blue Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool and silk 6x7 modern rug represents an exclusive design from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern rug collection. A collaboration with contemporary artist Jenn Ski...
Category
2010s Nepalese Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 8.5' x 11.10', 1980s, 1X02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning vintage Moroccan Berber rug from the 1980s has been preserved in excellent condition, never used, and carefully stored for decades. Handwoven from high-quality wool, it...
Category
1980s Pakistani Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Khotan Design Afghan Runner Rug with 17th-Century Antique Look
Located in Dallas, TX
New Afghan area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Khotan design woven by ...
Category
2010s Afghan Khotan Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Abstract Area Rug Taupe Orange, Handmade Silk Wool, "Shadow Rust"
Located in New York , NY
Unique in design and thought, our artist/designer edtched an abstract play of light and shadow on a beautifully sheared rich wool pile. The inspiration is artistically rendered as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,192 Sale Price
50% Off
Tuleh, 'Paola I' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Tuleh - 'Paola I' Rug 8' x 10'
Material: 60% Wool and 40% Silk
Tuleh’s strength and clarity of design is interpreted with alacrity in all of the hand knotted Via Como, whether ...
Category
1980s Unknown Other Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$14,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 4.1' x 9.3', 1980s, 1X09
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning handmade vintage Moroccan Berber rug, crafted in the 1980s, showcases traditional Berber artistry in its geometric motifs and bold black patterns set against a natural beige wool background. The rug has been never used and remains in excellent condition, preserving its rich texture and authentic craftsmanship.
Made from high-quality wool, this piece offers both durability and softness, making it a luxurious yet timeless addition to any space. With its dimensions of 125 cm x 284 cm (4.1 ft x 9.32 ft), it is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or open spaces that need warmth and character.
The fringed edges and textured surface highlight its handmade nature, while its earthy palette ensures it complements both modern and traditional interiors. Whether displayed in a contemporary setting or as part of a more eclectic décor, this rug exudes heritage and authenticity.
Key Information:
Size...
Category
1980s French Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Via Como - 'Il Giardino- 6x9 ft Hand Knotted Rug Wool Silk Rare One of a Kind
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Il Giardino- Fine' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,950 Sale Price
60% Off
Multicolor Stripe Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Multicolor stripe rug
Colors: green, tan, yellows.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Hemp
$1,450
21st Century Navajo Inspired Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Introducing a striking blend of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, this modern rug seamlessly marries the rich textile heritage of Mexico with the finest wool sourced...
Category
2010s Mexican Tribal Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Area Rug in Natural Brown, Handwoven, Wool, "Landscape"
Located in New York , NY
Crafted by hand our landscape rug owes its unique look thanks to the hand knotted flat-weave construction combination and a blend of natural color yarns. Its subtle atmosphere can in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mongolia carpet cod.046
Located in Ravenna, IT
Carpet of Mongolian manufacture. Elaborate floral motifs and intricate arabesques spread across the surface. The carpet is dominated by delicate tones of beige, cream and gray, with ...
Category
Early 1800s Asian Antique Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$17,445
Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Bronze Handmade of Art Silk and Wool, "Symfonia"
Located in New York , NY
Traditional striae effect injected with shimmery silk highlights brings out the glamour in this simple yet highly attractive rug design. Artfully crafted and knotted, this rug offers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Gray Ivory Pattern with Organic Free-Llowing Textures Wool Rug 12'3''x14'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Elevate your space with this hand-knotted wool rug, featuring an elegant abstract gray and ivory pattern. The fluid, organic design mimics the natural movement of water or wind-swept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Uzbek Flatwoven Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uzbek Flatwoven Rug, Early 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 5'0" W x 12'5" L
Origin: Uzbekistan
Period: Early 20th Century
Rug ID: 17711
Category
Early 20th Century Central Asian Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rug, 1970s, 1C846
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Afghan Ersari rug in original good condition. The rug has been made in wool in the end of 20th century.
-Condition: original good,
-circa: 1970s,
-Size: 4' ...
Category
1970s Afghan Vintage Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$489 Sale Price
75% Off
Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from the works of Teddy Sumner circa 1990, this abstract rug employs an artisan approach to geometry with a striking play of red, blue, and multicolo...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Silk Rug Immortal Bird Design, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This magnificent Chinese carpet knotted in the last century with silk and metal thread on a cotton warp and weft measuring 176x123 cm, is designed with the dual possibility of being ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Metal
Area Rug Brown & Mint Abstract Contemporary, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Wizard"
Located in New York , NY
This is an extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art Abstract Contemporary collection brings the avant garde art at your foot steps. Known for he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$3,510 Sale Price
10% Off
Modern Blue and Beige Abstract Wool and Silk Rug 7'10''x10'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Enhance your space with this stunning hand-knotted wool and silk rug, featuring an abstract design inspired by natural textures and organic landscapes. The soft interplay of ivory, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Runner with Tribal Motifs in Warm Gray Background and Vivid Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine Afghan made, Tribal designed runner in gray and vivid color palette and all-over geometrics Keivan Woven Arts/rug AFG-36122, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Modern
Me...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige and Green Wool and Silk Rug, "Arabesque"
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted 12x15 wool rug.
Category
2010s Nepalese Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Big Hand Knotted "Fern" Rug, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Hand knotted "Fern" rug - Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made to order dimensions can be ordered.
Dimensions: 200 x 290 cm
Customizable in different colors
Materials:...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted "Almati" 170, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand Knotted "Almati" 170, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made to order dimensions can be ordered
Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm
Materials: 63% Wool 35% silk
125 knots/sq in
Variations of color available.
Équilibre, not unlike the balancing rocks...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 9' 1" x 18' 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,802 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern Design Silk Rug Contemporary Fine Art Hand Knotted Room Size Area Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (60%) and highland wool (40%).
Collection: "OCEAN" / Djoharian Design
Measures: 8 x 10.4 ft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,630 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Ersari Style Rug in Red and Green Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 ode to Ersari rug inspirations in red and green, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. This hand-knotted wool rug is a new piece from designer Teddy Sumner, exemplifyi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted "La Ville" Rug 170, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand Knotted "La Ville" Rug 170, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made To Order Dimensions can be ordered
Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm
Materials: 80% wool, 20% silk
100 knots/sq in...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Hand Knotted European Style Rug in Red All-Over Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 5 x 6 square rug joins Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection, drawing inspiration from venerated Classic designs like this take on Ital...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted "Sodad High" Rug 200, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand knotted "Sodad High" rug 200, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made to order dimensions can be ordered
Dimensions: 200 x 290 cm
Materials: 60% wool, 40% silk
100 knots / s...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Oriental Pastel Runner Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 438 - Sturdy rug with geometric design in a soft pastel pink and ivory.
The minute geometric design covers the entire field.
Good price for closing activities.
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Area Rug in Gold Mustard, 8'x10' Handmade of Silk Wool "Pieces"
Located in New York , NY
Rug Art introduces The Shape collection, a series of dynamic geometric designs of unified shapes and movements. Each single rug is crafted by hand with the finest tailoring tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$5,670 Sale Price
10% Off
Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Calista"
Located in New York , NY
Handcrafted carpet design with the distinctive mosaic pavements of Portugal’s narrow streets and alleys inspired the designer Sigal Sasson, who was clearly intrigued by the country’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Oushak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large square Oushak rug with lovely red, navy, cream and light celedon green. This Oushak rug has a short, soft pile and is an unusual square size.
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$25,499
%100 Silk & Natural Dye, Ikat Cushion Cover, Uzbekistan Modern Pillow
Located in Tokyo, JP
Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth (ikat). All ...
Category
2010s Uzbek Kilim Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Small Hand Knotted "Danti" Rug, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Hand knotted "Danti" rug - Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made to order creation can be done
Dimensions : 140 x 200cm
Materials : 30% Himalayan wool, 70% silk
hand knot...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 8x8 rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco rug collection.
On the Design:
Inspired by a particular...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,404 Sale Price
30% Off
Central Asia Antique Nomadic Horse Cover Saddle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 243 - - This is an antique typical nomadic rug that nomads sit under the leather saddle. It's antique, so there are no longer the two side strips to put around the horse's neck....
Category
Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s European Rug in Blue with Dragon Pictorial and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x9 contemporary rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from a western interpretation of traditional dragon a...
Category
2010s Nepalese Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream and Sky Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary hom...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan Khotan rug in runner format with a pomegranate design handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 7' 6"
Central Asian Rugs & Carpets:
Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province).
Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes.
The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Modern Woven Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Bronze Falcon Sculpture
Bronze Indian Chief
Bronze Japanese Bowl Patina
Bronze Polar Bear
Bronze Rebecca
Bronze Sculpture Jupiter
Bronze Teapot
Bronze Tree On Rock
Burl Wood And Mirrored Bar Cabinet
Burma Chest
Byzantine Relief
Cambodian Wood
Campaign Chest Camphor
Carp Plates
Carved Ivory Vase
Carved Semi Precious Stone Birds
Carved Wood Mermaid
Casas Grandes Pottery