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1900's Turkestan Khotan Rug with Traditional Style

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73807 Antique Earth-Tone Turkestan Khotan Rug, 06'09 x 12'07. This hand-knotted wool Turkestan Khotan gallery rug, with its gently distressed patina, evokes the grandeur of a bygone era. The central field is adorned with two large stepped lozenge medallions, their design unfolding like a delicate scroll, capturing the harmony of geometric precision and organic beauty. The repeating floral motifs, crafted with an almost ethereal delicacy, speak of prosperity, growth, and renewal. Pomegranates and blossoms are subtly intertwined within the lattice, symbolizing fertility and the cyclical nature of life, inviting the observer to contemplate the enduring power of nature’s rhythms. The intricate interplay of geometric shapes and soft, natural dyes reflects the historical crossroads of Khotan—where Central Asian, Persian, and Chinese influences merged and flourished. The finely drawn floral patterns within the medallions evoke a sense of balance and interconnectedness, an ancient reminder of the Silk Road's flow of ideas, cultures, and artistic techniques. Each knot of this rug weaves together not just wool and dye, but the spiritual legacy of the artisans who once gazed upon these same patterns, imbuing their work with reverence and purpose. Encircling the medallions, the cartouche border and delicate guard bands reinforce the symbolic protection imbued in Khotan design. Rectilinear, stylized motifs of flowers and geometric patterns act as guardians, warding off the chaos of the world and ensuring the safety of the home and its inhabitants. The outer border’s repeated iconography of stylized vines and blossoming forms serves as a reminder of the continuous cycle of life and death, prosperity and loss—an eternal loop within which we all exist. It is a visual representation of life's fleeting beauty and the protective embrace of tradition. This antique Khotan rug’s soft, earthy tones of warm beige and brown, with faded hints of ochre and deep brown, are not just signs of age—they are a testament to the Khotan rug’s enduring legacy, worn by time yet still exuding its original elegance. The wear on its surface, the soft fading of colors, speaks to the rug’s life lived through generations, enduring the footsteps of those who walked across it. A beautiful paradox of fragility and strength, it continues to bring beauty and meaning to any space, a timeless treasure whose age only adds to its mystique and poetic charm. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Antique Wash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkestan. Measures: 06'09 x 12'07. Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch. Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Length: 151 in (383.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Khotan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1909
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73807 Antique Earth-Tone Turkestan Khotan Rug, 06'09 x 12'071stDibs: LU942922514042

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