Antique Khotan Rugs were produced in the city of Khotan which is Located in Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in the 18th and 19th centuries. Catering to a wide variety of tastes antique Khotan rugs straddle Chinese and western Oriental elements in their design. Space fillers are commonly used in Khotan rugs mimicking western Oriental designs while the central composition often borrows Chinese styles. The palette ranges from rich colors to soft pastels. Given their strong geometric and abstract drawing Khotan rugs are well suited for contemporary modern décor.
Antique Khotan Rugs have been coveted by the top interior decorators for the past few years. Almost every interior design magazine that showcases high-end design projects will feature at least one, if not several Khotan Rugs. By the looks of things, Khotan rugs and carpets are here to stay!
Below you will find more history and information that pertains to the rugs from Khotan as well as our collection of these breathtaking works of art.
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Pomegranates are one of the oldest designs to come out of the Turkistan area in central Asia.
A magnificent antique Oriental Khotan that epitomizes classic East Turkestan rug design.
Woven in East Turkestan, this late 19th century rug features a traditional medallion and pomegranate Tree of Life pattern woven in a subtle combination of ivory, taupe and khaki brown.
This outstanding late 19th century rug from Khotan features exquisite fretwork spandrels with ivory outlines set over a camel-colored field decorated with prominent medallions and an array of symbolic motifs.
Sprays of flowers unfold with an almost mathematical precision across the field of this splendid antique Khotan from east Turkestan.
An extremely rare and unusual antique Oriental Khotan from East Turkestan with designs derived from the Caucasus over a thousand miles to the west.
A carpet that epitomizes the classic formality and grace of the finest antique Oriental Khotans from East Turkestan.
Featuring Chinese and Tibetan patterns, this Khotan rug has a beautiful center disc styled in the fashion of Ming Dynasty interior design.
Woven in East Turkestan during the 1910s, this traditional carpet features a subtle all-over pattern framed by four sets of Oriental borders.
Woven in East Turkestan during the late 19th Century, this exceptional carpet features a trellis of branching pomegranate motifs. Orange branches set over a rare blue-green field add to the powerful presence of this antique carpet.
