Khotan / 14030

This Khotan antique rug in wool measures 198 x 376 cm and unfolds in a faded palette of red, pink, cream, and white. The composition centres on a muted medallion, surrounded by small floral sprays and geometric details that appear and recede through the worn field. A refined border frames the design, now softened by time and gentle wear. Circa 1880 - 1900, it shows the calm patina, abrash, and lived-in surface that lend antique weaving its character, with an easy balance of ornament and age. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.