Floral Samarkand Carpet, c. 1930

One of the most remote locations in Asia, the area known as East Turkestan was a pivotal stop along the Silk Road, uniting the cultures of India, Persia, and China. This rich multicu...

Taking months or even years to create, this gorgeous hand-knotted carpet was painstakingly crafted by tying pieces of vegetable-dyed wool around a cotton warp in thousands upon thous...

One of the most remote locations in Asia, the area known as East Turkestan was a pivotal stop along the Silk Road, uniting the cultures of India, Persia, and China. This rich multicultural mix is reflected in the exquisite carpets created in the region, which combine Turkoman designs with Islamic motifs and Chinese color palettes. For centuries, nomadic weavers from all across East Turkestan have travelled to the oasis towns of Samarkand, Kashgar, and Khotan to sell their woven wares. Dated to the early 20th century, this beautifully knotted Samarkand carpet is patterned with a traditional design of branching red pomegranate trees...

Known as an over-saddle carpet or "masho," this small rectangular carpet was once used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his saddle. Placed...

This is an antique Samarkand rug from East Turkistan, circa 1900s. Three circular medallions float on a red field that is surrounded by an infinity border...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

An extraordinary early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with an incredible asymmetrical large-scale floral medallion woven in crimson, violet, pink, orange, black, and cream col...

A fantastic early 20th century Central Asian Samarkand rug with brilliantly rendered mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in violet, pink, and gold vegetable dyed wool on a bold cr...