Ancient Antique Khotan Rug

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

Beautiful early 19th Century antique Khotan rug, wonderfully distressed all over due to its nearly 200 years of use. But structurally very strong with no tears, rips or holes. It has never even been repaired anywhere, retaining all of its ancient charm. We always supply superior underlay for all our rugs and carpets, this would keep this rug strong and flat on the floor. This would allow this rug to be used as a decorative item on the floor.

Glorious natural dyes of 200 years, with the most faded reds, blues and gold like tones. Moon guls, vases and floral motifs make up the design.

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 too.

Purchase this ancient rare antique rug online and we shall deliver it straight to your home. Please either visit our barn showroom by appointment or request a home visit to see this rug up close.

Physical Dimensions

Height

210cm (82.68")

Width

114cm (44.88")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA898899

Dealers Internal Reference

9743

Dealers Notes

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.

Description

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We always supply superior underlay for all our rugs and carpets, this would keep this rug strong and flat on the floor.

Farnham Antique Carpets

This would allow this rug to be used as a decorative item on the floor.

fig 1. Ancient Antique Khotan rug — fig 1. Ancient Antique Khotan Rug

Glorious natural dyes of 200 years, with the most faded reds, blues and gold like tones. Moon guls, vases and floral motifs make up the design.

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 too.

Purchase this ancient rare antique rug online and we shall deliver it straight to your home. Please either visit our barn showroom by appointment or request a home visit to see this rug up close.