Antique Uzbek Yarkand Samarkand – Diamonds

144,000

Khotan carpets were first produced in the city of Khotan, which was known as one of the finest manufacturers of quality rugs. Featuring a unique design, the rugs consisted of various large and small motifs that formed a structured product. This made it different from many other carpets made in East Turkestan.

  • Reference Number

    CC-3619
  • Size In Feet

    8.6x4.5
  • Size In Cms

    259.08x134.62
  • Material

    Wool
  • Colour

    Light Brown
In stock
CC-3619

Product Details

Samarkand designs and patterns were heavily influenced by a confluence of cultures. Currently under the Chinese province of Xinjiang, the area in question experienced a multiplicity of ethnicities, and the various cultural influences have manifested in Samarkand rugs. Rich red coloring, flowers, dragons and fish are all points of Chinese influence whereas patterned borders and the swastika are elements from India.