Antique Khotan Carpet
This antique Khotan rug from East Turkestan represents the rarest and most coveted weavings among interior designers and collectors. Balancing curvilinear and geometric patterns perfectly, it showcases a unique iconography influenced by both Chinese and Indian traditions. Earlier examples feature bold coloration, while later pieces, like the one presented here, exhibit a refined, subdued palette. The pattern includes a central square Mandala element flanked by two moon-shaped roundels of equal size. The indigo medium blue background provides an ideal backdrop for the golden honey hues typical of rare Khotan rugs from this vintage. This full-format rug was intended for the most important areas of the interiors of high-ranking officers and the nobility of the Tarim Basin.