Khotan / 10564

A Khotan runner woven in wool, this antique rug displays a deep red field disciplined by repeating geometric medallions and small diamond fillers. Cream and white tones calm the saturated ground, with gentle abrash and nuanced colour shifts that enliven the surface. A meander inner border and geometric guard provide architectural containment while retaining a lively rhythm. Low distress preserves a soft, tactile patina and modest edge rubbing consistent with age. The rug measures 203 x 409 cm and reads as a considered study in pattern and fibre. Circa 1885 - 1900.