20th Century Pink and Blue Floral Samarkand Rug with Medallion, 1920s

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The term Samarkand identifies those carpets produced by nomadic artisans at the centers of Khotan, Yarkand, Kashgar and the bazaar … Read more The term Samarkand identifies those carpets produced by nomadic artisans at the centers of Khotan, Yarkand, Kashgar and the bazaar of Samarkand is the place of collection and trade. The richness of decorative themes of these carpets derives from the great cultural mix (Islamic / Buddhist) that characterizes the populations of this area, nevertheless, the variety of patterns of the Samarkand carpets are easily recognizable by the presence of common characteristics within the area. decorative repertoire. The motif of our carpet is the central medallion blue / pink on a red / pink field bordered by a large blue frame decorated with geometric motifs. Geometric and floral motifs blend and harmonize in the four corners of the carpet to form a refined decoration. Characteristic of this production is the long and narrow format. See less