Samarkand Khotan Gallery Carpet

Samarkand Khotan Gallery CarpetThe city of Khotan, currently known as the city of Xinjian in China, was located an important nexus on the trading route of the Silk Road. From that central location, the road went south to India, north to Asia, and west to Persia Iran, Anatolia Turkey, and Europe. As a result, Khotan weavers were inspired by the goods and foods peddlers transported such as pomegranates, medallions, and other motifs from Asia, Persia, and India. Antique Khotan rugs

Size: 7'10" X 10'8"

The knots are tightly made

Design: Agra Design Silk and Wool Carpet

Drawing inspiration came from leading abstract painters of that period like Picasso

As a result of its convenient location

Style: Modern Wool Oushak

so the earliest Swedish wool rugs contained only earthy colors such as brown

to the incredible craftsmanship that went into the original composition

Style: Semi Antique Tabriz

north to Asia

was a major cultural center for all the arts in the late 18th century

Designs featured in modern rugs made in Iran are prized for their flawless proportions