Khotan / 20398

This Khotan antique rug measures 140 x 203 cm and carries a calm, faded palette of cream, lavender, rose and pale blue. The composition is organised around a rounded central medallion, with stepped corner devices and a scrolling border that lend the field a poised, formal rhythm. In wool with medium distress, the surface shows gentle fading and age-softened wear, creating depth without heaviness. Circa 1925 - 1940, it reflects the distinctive balance of graphic structure and quiet ornament associated with Khotan rugs, with a layered, atmospheric presence. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.