Antique Khotan Rug, East Turkestan

Purchase this beautiful antique Khotan rug and we will safely courier it for free to your home with our brilliant sturdy anti-slip underlay, which is included in the price.

Buy online from us with confidence, as members of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) and LAPADA we adhere to strict guidelines and our antique carpets, rugs, runners are all vetted independently at the association fairs we exhibit at each year.

Stunning deep indigo blue dyes on this antique rug from the early 20th century, we can see changes in the blue dyes which is normally only visible in antique rugs of this period or earlier.  The term for dye change is 'Abrash' and it adds a great deal of character to a rug.  The vibrant stripe border design is full of colour and is  a classical border design from China.  There are a few areas of minimal wear which can be seen in the main image, but in general it is a very decorative antique rug with the fringe secure and in good wool pile.  It has been professionally washed by ourselves and ready for the floor.

Khotan rugs and carpets came from the East Turkestan city of Khotan, and are part of the legends of the Silk Road. Designs vary with ornate borders and large elaborate medallions to gorgeous repeating patterns.  The city is famous for producing both silk and wool carpets. The pomegranate in Khotan rugs became a symbol for prosperity, with its branches fashioned into an exquisite geometric folk design. It is not uncommon for some Khotan's to have metallic threads.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment.  Please use our request a home visit service to arrange a time to see this antique Khotan rug in situ with others from our website.

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.