Khotan / 12947

This Khotan antique rug measures 99 x 391 cm and is woven in wool, with a long, narrow format that carries a steady field of floral medallions and scrolling ornament. The red and pink ground is softened by cream and white accents, while the border holds the composition with quiet geometric clarity. Visible wear has mellowed the contrast and given the surface a dry, tactile hand, adding to its sense of age. Circa 1895 - 1910, it reads as both linear and lyrical, with a faded warmth that brings out the character of the antique rug.