Antique Chinese Diamond Lattice Carpet, c. 1930

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 multicu...

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, sa...

Taking months or even years to create, this handwoven kilim carpet is made of wool tinted with natural vegetable dyes, resulting in a beautiful palette o...

Size: 7ft 11in x 4ft 7in (242 x 140cm). A good Antique Tribal Qashqai rug with diamond lattice design. Circa 1880. An interesting rug with one of the less common Qashqai designs, ...

Size: 4ft 2in x 6ft 6in (126 x 198cm). Antique Chinese Peking rug with lattice design. Circa 1900. A very good example of a lattice design with floral blossom in pinks and blue on...

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a lattice design and ivory ground border Circa 1890 Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanista...

Peking Chinese rugs are a type of traditional Chinese rug that originated in the imperial court of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. These rugs are handcrafted with high...