Late 19th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet

The uncommon tan field of this Sinkiang Khotan long rug has two bold red and orange medallions edged in prominent hooks, with geometric floral sprays, small gul-like motives and , black and white triangular fret corners. Of the borders, a polychrome tuning fork minor is a particular standout on this c. 1890 carpet.
Stock ID: #19222
General Rug Type: Chinese
Specific Rug Type: Khotan
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: Straw
Border Color: Persimmon
Origin: China
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 6' 9" ( 206 cm )
Length: 13' 3" ( 404 cm )
Description
Chinese

Carpets made in China proper. See entries Ningshia, Peking, Art Deco.

Khotan

The innermost of the trio of Silk Road cities (with Kashgar and Yarkand), Khotan weaves carpets mostly in the 6’ x 12’ size with recognizable Chinese iconography, but with central Asian elements and in brighter colors with distinct wool and handle. Later examples use synthetic dyes which have been treated to mellow the colors. Although this later period is not collectible, it is much in demand decoratively. A few smaller rugs and chair seat (2’ square) are also encountered.

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