Khotan / 14677

This Khotan antique rug, 198 x 401 cm, unfolds in a long, ordered field of floral and geometric motifs, anchored by a vivid red ground and softened by notes of neutral and pink. Layered borders and a meandering outer edge pattern bring structure and movement, while the central repeats remain balanced and calm. Woven in wool, the surface has a gentle tactility and low distress, with light fading that speaks to age rather than alteration. Circa 1900 - 1915, it reflects the refined, graphic character often associated with Khotan weaving.