Khotan / 13882

This Khotan antique rug, 216 x 417 cm, unfolds with a long ivory centre surrounded by a soft pink ground and accented in neutral and red. Bird-and-floral motifs drift across the field with a light, almost painterly hand, while the slim geometric border keeps the composition composed and defined. The wool surface shows medium distress, with gentle fading and worn character that soften the palette and deepen the sense of age. Circa 1900 - 1920, it reflects the quiet elegance and timeworn patina often associated with Khotan rugs. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.