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Rare Square Antique Khotan Carpet 47646

Size: 11 ft x 11 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 3.51 m)

This handsome, unusually shaped antique Khotan rug is characterized by a pair of side by side medallions, geometric and expertly wrought.

Rare Square Antique Khotan Rug, Country Of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa date: 1920’s – Here is a beautiful and unique antique rug – a square shaped Khotan, woven in East Turkestan during the second decade of the twentieth century. This comely rug is characterized primarily by its square shape (it is eleven feet by eleven feet, six inches), as well as its pair of large medallions. Filled with a rich, repeating floral patterns, these medallions dominate the action of the composition. Especially striking is the small round floral detail at the center of each medallion, a detail rendered in a bright shade of brown that stands out dramatically against the more subdued tones that appear throughout the piece. In addition to these exceptional medallions, this beautiful piece also features an elaborate, complex pattern of floral and vine scroll elements, characterized by rigid lines and geometric embellishments. This fetching pattern occupies the light blue field, beautifully tying in the complexity of the rich border into the rest of the composition. A charming antique carpet, this square Khotan is a unique tour de force.

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