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An epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room. Produced in Khotan, an area situated along the silk trade route in the southern region of Xinjiang , these rugs reflect the intermarriage of cultures. Straddling China and Mongolia, these rugs incorporate Chinese and Tibetan designs as well as Persian, Turkish and Turkoman from father west. These influences add a layer of complexity and entertain the eye as juxtaposing ideologies converge on one piece. The fusion of classical Chinese and Khotan motifs in rug 42572 exemplifies the beauty and one of a kind quality in antique Khotan rugs. A hybridization of styles, antique Khotan rugs set the tone for todays interior design.
Recent market changes have made antique Khotan rugs valued pieces in the collectors world. Appreciating in value while remaining a versatile piece, antique Khotan rugs turns the rug from a decorative piece to an investment. This versatility makes these pieces stand apart from the rest. Unlike other rugs the fusion of styles recreates a new world, one that allows a person to glance at the past and understand the historical value of such pieces. The buyer has the option of making their space into one that few can recreate while adding functionality to high style. |
A space reflects a persons personality, desires and traditions. Each piece builds off of one another, bouncing ideas back and forth eventually creating a unifying space. Rugs serve a decorative as well as utilitarian purpose. Todays designs reflect the eclectic nature of our state. One such rug style that epitomizes this hybridization of thought is antique Khotan rugs. 
Todays space reflects the importance of color and contrast. Two characteristic designs on antique Khotan rugs are the three large disc medallion with an irregular gul patterned field and the allover gul design. Creating an emotional response with the bold abstracts and stylized motifs antique Khotan rugs play with a mixed palette. The soft neutral tones in 