East Asian Central Asian Rugs

An early 20th century Chinese run in the palest of blues Measures: 6'1'' x 9'.

Large Gallery Size Khotan rug from the middle of the century with a geometric design in deep blue, burnt orange, and apricot accents Measures: 7'2'' x 14'

early 20th century blue chinese peking rug with a deer and flying bird rug no. j3395 size 4' 10" x 6' 2" (147 x 188 cm)

A fine-quality antique Tibetan throw-size pictorial rug. Would make for a great wall hanging too Measures: 2'5" x 5'

One-of-a-kind early 20th century Khotan rug with a soft pink field consisting of a yin yang pattern and a camel border. Measures: 5'4'' x 8'3''.

A mid-20th-century room-size Chinese rug , beige field, green accent tones. pops of pink pop upas well Measures: 7'11'' x 10'1''.

an early 20th century worn East Turkestan khotan rug with a pomegranate design 6'3'' x 13'

Wonderful large Chinese Beijing Art Deco rug with nice Chinese design and light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 12x15 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tape...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tape...

Khotan gallery rug with nice all-over geometric palette in a predominant straw color. Outline colors in ivory and brown Size: 6'10" x 13'5".

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is inspired by antique Tudor rugs and tapestries—-a new release from Rug & Kilim’s European collection. On the Design: Admirers of t...

Accent size mustard field gkhotan rug from the late 19th century. Measures: 5' x 9'3'' Producing rugs since the 17th century with peak production in the 18th and 19th centuries...

Authentic early 20th century Khotan rug with repetitive pomegranate motif in predominant tones in brown, salmon and mustard yellow. Measures: 5'7" x 11' Khotan, an ancient Budd...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x12 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson ...

Very beautiful large mid century Chinese rug, entirely and very finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation with pretty Chinese Art Deco design and beautiful colors, wi...

mid 20th century samarkand khotan rug Details rug no. j3416 size 5' 2" x 8' 2" (157 x 249 cm)

An antique Mongolian room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a contemporary Art Deco style geometric pattern in neutral colors. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 1" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs (sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets...

A late 19th century Chinese rug featuring 3 monkeys and some birds on a landscape scene. Navy field, beige accent colors. Some age-related wear Measures: ...

Quirky East Turkmenistan rug with a teapo tmedallion, accents in canteloupe and ivory on a brown field. The weaver intentionally left out one end bord...

Rare Room size Antique Khotan Rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 10'10" x 13'7" Khotan rugs were produced in Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in the...

Authentic early 20th century Khotan rug with repetitive pomegranate motif on an ivory ground. Dominant accents in apricot and brown, circa 1920 Measures: 5'9" x 11'6" Khotan, a...

Beautiful early 20th century Chinese rug with a lovely floral pattern on a gray field Measures: 6'2'' x 8'8''.

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately named for the inspiration hailing from time-honored Tapes...

Stunning geometric antique Khotan rug in soft blue and caramel from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 7' x 13'5''.

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1920, from Turkmenistan hand knotted wool, could be use as wall hanging, floor rug, or large pillowcase. Pillow case ...

Authentic early 20th century Samarkand Khotan rug. 4'8'' x 9'2''

Stunning Red and Gold Antique East Turkestan Geometric Khotan Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: 1850

A full pile Tibetan throw rug in clear white and blue hues, circa 1930, measures: 2'11" x 4'10".

Beautiful little Chinese rug with a nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsma...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x10 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson ...

Handwoven in wool, this 3x14 contemporary runner rug is inspired by antique Tudor rugs and tapestries—-a new release from Rug & Kilim’s European collection. On the Design: Admire...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 14x18 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tape...

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the D...

Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the ...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 9x12 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson r...

Handmade in wool and originating in China in circa 1940-50, this 9x12 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of vintage hooked rugs. On the Design Admi...

late 19th century east turkestan Khotan rug with cantaloupe colored ground. 4'1'' x 5'4''

Nice vintage rug from Tibet, with simple Chinese design, and blue field patterns, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...

Large antique decorative gray color ground Khotan rug from the early 20th century. 7'8'' x 15'10'' Producing rugs since the 17th century with peak production in the 18th and 19...

From the most collectible new curations, an antique 3x5 pictorial tapestry from Japan, handwoven in silk circa 1890-1900. On the Design: This coveted turn-of-the-century work enj...

'Trianon Blue' Rug - Size 10' x 13' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This rug has been hand-knotted with the...

A fascinating 19th century antique Khotan gallery rug with gold, silver and camel color accents. Aged accordingly and kept in remarkable shape over the past century. 8'6'' x 14'11''

late 19th century worn khotan gallery rug Details rug no. r3959 size 6' 4" x 12' 8" (193 x 386 cm)

An antique Khotan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in the oasis town of Eastern Turkestan, today part of the Xinjiang region i...

Large antique shabby chic Khotan rug with an all-over Pomegranate Design with faded red and brown hues on a gray ground Measures: 8'5" x 16'8" Khotan rugs were produced in East...

Exquisite antique Chinese rug from Ningxia. Stunning geometrical design featuring small diamond-shaped motifs with stylized floral patterns in a palette of blue, pink, orange, and wh...

Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the D...

Via Como - 'Joie de vivre' Rug - Size 8' x 8' Material: 80% Wool - 20% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled art...

'Germaire' Rug - Size 8' x 8' Material: 80% Wool - 20% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exclusi...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 9x9 contemporary square rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubu...

Beautiful modern Tibetan hand-knotted wool and silk rug with a light brown color field. This Tibetan rug has a green accent in a gorgeously minimalist design. This rug measures 9'...

Radiant Vintage Silk Khotan Rug with Auspicious Medallion and Vibrant Red Field, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: Vintage

An early-20th-century room size Chinese rug in the navy, beige, and gray color family. The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 5x9 Samarkand rug is the next great addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creat...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern rug originating from China and featuring floral patterns in the all over style, is inspired by vintage and antique Persian rugs of Tabriz prove...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x15 modern rug with floral patterns is inspired by vintage and antique Persian rugs of Tabriz provenance—the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Clas...

An early 20th century oversize one of a kind Chinese rug in various predominant light blues and creams. The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It has a silky sheen to...

An eclectic scatter size antique Chinese Art Deco Nichols rug featuring a plum color we absolutely covet. Measures: 3' x 5' 8".