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Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Rug 43190

Size: 5 ft 5 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.65 m x 3.3 m)

Beautiful Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: 1900 – This beautiful shabby chic Khotan rug was made around the turn of the 20th century. Khotan rugs were created in East Turkestan in an area that is now Western China. Khotan was once a desert oasis on the Silk Road. As a major stopping point, it served as the intersection between many cultures. Beginning in the Tang Dynasty, textiles, including rugs, were a major export item from the area.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Khotan carpets is that you will often find traditional Turkish and Persian design elements mixed with Chinese motifs. This gives them a unique style that points to their cross-cultural past. This beautiful piece is symmetrical, which gives it a balanced feel. The colors have softened over time to take on the characteristics of gentle watercolors.

This carpet has gorgeous soft colors that are the perfect match for today’s trendy color palettes. It features light salmon or rose, sky blues, and earthy tans. The colors are reminiscent of the colors found in nature, including popular corals and pinks. The carpet has an oriental feel with its geometric shapes and elements. Overflowing flower vases also give it a Persian feel. It has a traditional stylized layout that includes a central medallion, rondels that serve as pendants, and formal corners. These elements are carried out in a way that more abstract and in alignment with Chinese art traditions.

The antique rug has a rustic character that would be the perfect complement to a Boho chic room where it will add its beautiful color and balanced pattern. Its soft colors would also add a hint of color in a neutral room. It has an old-world feel and an eclectic character that is soothing and serene. It is a gorgeous piece that is a unique and rare find. Khotan rugs are known for their durability and have been prized for centuries. Khotan rugs are a blend of cultural traditions and patterns. This is a captivating piece to add to your contemporary, traditional, or oriental-themed décor.

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