Khotan / 11628

A restrained Khotan woven in wool with a soft red ground and layered neutral borders, showing refined wear and colour shift. The 193 x 373 cm field is filled with repeating hooked guls and small palmettes, embraced by narrow inner chains and a broader geometric outer border. Cream and white accents offer quiet contrast against the warm salmon and tan abrash, which transitions across the length. Medium distress has softened the pile and revealed texture without compromising pattern integrity. This antique rug conveys a lived-in poise and quiet material history. Circa 1895 - 1910