Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

An early second quarter 20th century Samarkand carpet in the Khotan family.

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 14x15 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubus...

An antique East Turkestan Saph Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 9' 3" Central Asian Rugs & Carpets: Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province). Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes. The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...

Handwoven in wool, this 10x11 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the ...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is from our Modern Classics collection and is particularly inspired by antique Tabriz styles. On the Design: Inspired by vintage a...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tape...

This vivid and trendy masterpiece of the Chinese Silk rug from our collection features a majestic all-over design. The grandiose round pattern with a fl...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 9x11 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from China, this 11x13 oversized antique Peking rug features an intricate symbolic pictorial design with Buddhist and Taoist motifs on a midnight-blue field framed by a formal ivory border—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of late 19th century rugs. On the Design: Exemplifying pictorial traditions of late 19th century imperial workshop productions, this design centers on a distinctive hourglass-shaped medallion rendered in ivory with detailed scale patterns and internal floral motifs, likely representing a stylized Buddhist endless knot symbol. Surrounding this central element is a complex arrangement of auspicious symbols and narrative vignettes scattered across the deep blue field in a deliberate asymmetrical composition. Notable motifs include court figures, elephants with riders, vases, floral arrangements, and various Buddhist and Taoist emblems including ruyi scepters and cloud formations.The branching ivory-colored linear elements create structural organization across the field, connecting various pictorial elements while suggesting a cosmic or landscape framework. The border employs a formal arrangement with an ivory ground hosting Buddhist emblems and stylized floral motifs, punctuated by blue diamond patterns at the corners and midpoints. Calligraphic cartouches appear at the top and bottom borders, likely containing auspicious inscriptions or dedications. The restricted palette—predominantly indigo, ivory, and selective pale blue accents—creates visual coherence. This rug represents the refined aesthetic sensibilities of late Qing dynasty textile...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in China, this 8x10 Chinese Art Deco Rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique collection. On the Design: This piece boasts the ma...

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is inspired by antique Tudor rugs and tapestries—-a new release from Rug & Kilim’s European collection. On the Design: Admirers of t...

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is inspired by antique Tudor rugs and tapestries—-a new release from Rug & Kilim’s European collection. On the Design: This modern ...

Measures: 9'0 x 12'5 Antique Turkmen Esari Rug with Ivory Field and Repeating Motifs. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /AWR-1600, country of origin / type: East Turkistan / Ersari, circa 19...

"This New English Style Needlepoint was handwoven in the early 21st century and featured a traditional Aubusson design with an oval central medallion and symmetrical surrounding desi...

An antique East Turkestan pictorial vase Khotan rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 9" x 8' 7".

Contemporary floral bessarabian design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size : 6'10" × 7'1" (208 × 215 cm). This stunning bessarabian rug is a dream come true of any art lover...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 5x9 Vintage Samarkand Rug is among the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare cl...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 5x9 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations. ...

Antique Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in the oasis town of Eastern Turkestan, today part of the Xinjiang region in Western China. This area has had a steady production of car...

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the D...

Vintage Chinese Rug, gallery size, circa 1940 A one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Mandarin oriental carpet, hand-knotted with medium thickness wo...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

A vintage East Turkestan Khotan gallery carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 8" x 12' 6".

The Darya rug from the Pamir is a refined example of textile craftsmanship from the enchanting and remote mountainous regions of the Pamir, often called the "Roof of the World." Made...

An antique East Turkestan Khotan gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 6' 8" x 13' 1".

Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the D...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x10 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubus...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from China circa 1920-1930, this oversized 9x17 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is the next great addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of per...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x11 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubus...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Tudor rugs and English ...

This 2x10 antique Chinese textile runner is an incredibly rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim—an early 19th century embroidery panel with a bold pictorial design, handwov...

Hand knotted in wool originating from East Turkestan circa 1890-1900, this antique rug connotes a classic Khotan rug design with a Classic approach to transitional colorway celebrate...

Astonishing Antique Khotan Tribal Runner Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa date: 19th Century This 19th Century hand-knotted wool runner features traditional Khotan moti...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

Originating from East Turkestan in 1960, this vintage transitional Khotan rug employs a unique midcentury approach to its geometric field pattern. Hand knotted in high-quality wool, the mesmeric black, beige, and brown medallions continue into other in an almost fluid, clearly intentional continuous...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson ...

Handmade in wool and originating in China in circa 1940-50, this 9x12 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of vintage hooked rugs. On the Design ...

An antique East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 9' 6" x 14' 2".

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 12x17 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by ...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 14x18 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by a...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson r...

Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Tudor rugs, flatweaves and tapestries—a new unveiling from the European rug collection. On the D...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 7x10 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubuss...

A modern East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 8' 2" x 10' 0".

Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x11 antique Chinese rug, circa 1900, is a compelling example of East Asian textile artistry distinguished by its pictorial symbolism and refined compositi...

An antique East Turkestan Khotan rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 5' 4" x 8' 10"

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from 19th century China, this 11x18 antique rug is extremely special for its beauty and its outstanding large size among works curated from this ...

Large Intricate Antique East Turkestan Blue Khotan Allover Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: 1920

Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1960-1970, this 7x7 vintage square rug from China features geometric patterns in orange, red and black tones with ...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 9x11 rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson rugs and tapes...

This rare 2x2 antique Ningxia rug—hand-knotted in wool and originating from China circa 1920-1930—is from our very special curation of collectible antique pieces, wherein each piece ...

Hand knotted in wool originating from East Turkestan circa 1890-1900, this antique rug connotes a Classic Khotan rug design with a Classic approach to transitional colorway celebrate...

An antique East Turkestan Saf (also spelled Saff or Saph) Khotan rug from the first quarter of the 20th century. The elements of this runner make for a great ecumenical context. The Mihrab design in each of the 12 niches that compose this rug makes it easy to distinguish that it is a Saff Khotan Islamic Prayer rug...

An antique East Turkestan Khotan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.

An antique East Turkestan Samarkand carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. Antique Khotan and Samarkand rugs and carpets were produced in the oasis town of Eastern Turkes...

The spiral, as a symbol, is always expressing something magical. It's something in which different people can see and experience different feelings. Material: 240/2 Worsted New Zeal...

A charming and whimsical early 20th century Central Asian Khotan Rug with an all-over pink peony pattern with two larger peonies at the bottom. The border is sweet with a petite flor...

an early 20th-century Red Samarkand Khotan Rug Details rug no. j4368 size 4' 8" x 9' 3" (142 x 282 cm)

Contemporary floral Bessarabian design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13.7" × 14.10" (414 × 452 cm). This enchanting modern rug, although presently made, is permeated ...