Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Gold and Beige Brown Medallion Pattern

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An antique 5x9 Khotan rug in beige-brown and gold, hand-knotted in wool from East Turkestan circa 1920-1930. Some distressed to … Read more An antique 5x9 Khotan rug in beige-brown and gold, hand-knotted in wool from East Turkestan circa 1920-1930. Some distressed to the field, depicting ornate medallion patterns among the variety of intriguing oriental symbols this lineage employs.

Further on the Design: This particular antique Khotan rug enjoys subtle rarity in the pattern’s dimensionality, playing with superimposition in a decorative fashion. The varied level of distress between the medallions and background motifs further complements this look with a unique sensibility. This marriage of seldom-seen graph, sophisticated geometry, and rich color all exemplify the venerated style. Further enjoying a versatile size, well suited to entryways, wide hallways, and gallery spaces welcoming this transitional classic style. See less