Khotan and Samarkand Rugs / Carpets

The pile is made of high end quality wool - hand spun, hand dyed and often vegetable dyes and knotted by master weavers. These rugs are very decorative and 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 rugs are usually 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 well known designs are the Pomegranate Tree - a symbol of Life and Spring - and the cloud band with medaillons are very typical for Khotan rugs. Used colors are light denim blue, beige, golden rose, browns and reds.

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.

The apperance of Khotan Samarkand rugs is elegant.