Khotan / 19268

This Khotan antique rug measures 4' 0" x 8' 11" and presents a quiet, time-softened field in neutral beige, cream, and faded red. Wool with medium distress gives the surface a velvety, lived-in presence, while the border holds the composition with small floral forms and an inner guard line. Scattered medallion-like motifs and restrained roundels lend balance without disrupting the open centre. The palette feels sun-mellowed and layered, with subtle abrasion that enriches the design. Circa 1900 - 1920, it carries the understated cadence often associated with the Khotan tradition.