Khotan Samarkand rug 11.5 x 8.9 ft wool hand-knotted

A roomsize rug with traditional Samarkand Khotan design, hand knotted in Afghanistan in Khotan style. The pile is made of high end quality wool - hand spun, hand dyed with all vegetable dyes and knotted by master weavers. The rug is very decorative and has a stunning look. The condition is exquisite and new / unused. The rug was made in Afghanistan close to the Pakistan border. Today Afghan weaving skills are used to produce ancient style and looked after Khotan rugs. The design has Samarkand and Chinese Influences which is typical for Khotan design. Colors and style are also seen on semi antique or vintage Pomegranate Samarkand and Khotan carpets.

The rug is made of a woolen pile - warp and weft are cotton.

Khotan Samarkand rugs originate in the far east of Uzbekistan at the border to China. This design with the cloud bands originates in ancient Chinese silk embroidery - it is very typical for Khotan rugs. It has beautiful colors as light denim blue, grey, beige and rust red.

Khotan rugs are very looked after since they go well with many Interior styles such Traditional, Farmhouse, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Vintage Boho and Art Deco.

Design: Royal Khotan
Material: wool pile 100%
Style: Boho, Vintage Look
Manufacturing method: hand-knotted
Shape: Rectangular
Colours: Grey, light blue, beige, rust-red
Pile height: approx. 6 -7  mm, 1/4 inch
Knot density: per square inch 100
Shape: Rectangular
Djoharian design
Made in Afghanistan

Sustainable: Yes, from natural products
Cleaning: Vacuum cleaning, otherwise only carpet cleaning by a specialist company
Carpet stop: Generally recommended on smooth surfaces
Underfloor heating: Yes, suitable
Fair Trade: Yes, Label Step Fair Trade Carpets, no child labor, ecologically compatible production.