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Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
About the Item
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 4x7 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations, featuring a stylized lion motif in beige atop a rich vermilion-red field with traditional tribal symbolism.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft will recognize this Samarkand among those of a particular Central Asian folk art influence to its design, especially in the notable lion pictorial in its field. The design presents a highly stylized lion figure rendered in a vibrant cinnabar-red ground. The animal depiction combines naturalistic elements—distinctive mane, tail, and paw structures—with abstract geometric motifs including chevrons, dots, and linear embellishments that reflect indigenous symbolic language. The simple border treatment employs a single thin band that frames the composition without competing with the powerful central image. The limited palette—restricted to natural wool tones and madder-derived red—creates dramatic visual contrast while reflecting the limited dyestuffs available in the remote weaving regions.
The lion pictorial carries significant cultural symbolism, representing power and protection within the syncretic Buddhist-Islamic visual vocabulary that characterized the Silk Road trading centers. This piece represents the distinctive East Turkestan approach to carpet design that developed separately from Persian and Caucasian traditions, demonstrating the unique cultural position of Samarkand as a crossroads between Chinese, Turkish, and Persian influences.
Condition:
This Vintage Samarkand rug has a distressed patina but enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin—an impressive find among Vintage rugs of a celebrated weaving tradition.
- Dimensions:Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Length: 79 in (200.66 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Long Island City, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 343601stDibs: LU4551144133862
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