Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia whose Sogdian name translates as “Stone Fort” or Rock Town”. The name gives the idea of the town’s harsh surroundings, composed of arid steppes, vast deserts and rugged mountain ranges. Yet, this unwelcoming place became home to some of the most incredible vintage rugs. The vintage Samarkand rug before your eyes is an original example of its mother-town craft. The abstract botanical and geometric design is both recherché and elegant. Paired with the color palette of earthy tones, including shades of brown and beige with carmine undertones, it will become the centerpiece of any contemporary interior. The vintage rug can boast of impeccable execution. It was masterfully hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with traditional weaving techniques. If properly maintained, it will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear.

The main medallion motif, a curvilinear geometric orb with no outline, is surrounded by elegant stars, uncommonly woven in the same shade of gentle as the field. The fretwork spandrels in the field’s corners denote Oriental influence like select pieces, featuring the intricate wrapping border with tiled geometric diamonds and orbs. Handwoven in high-quality material, quick and easy to clean.

Samarkand weaving center is the birthplace of some of the most intriguing and diverse carpets in the world. This vintage Samarkand rug is a remarkable example of this astounding craftsmanship influenced by almost every existing oriental weaving culture, from Persian and Turkish to Indian and Chinese. Although made almost seventy years ago, the vintage rug boasts a spare design with a somewhat modern vibe. Its main field is left almost entirely empty – there are just four slightly erratic lines separating the corners. The entire strength of the composition lies in the decorative borders that carry mysterious abstract shapes and botanical motifs. The color palette of sandy beige and brown is versatile, elegant, and warm, ready to complement a wide array of decors. However, appearance is not the only merit of this incredible treasure. The vintage Samarkand rug was expertly hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with old and refined weaving techniques and dyed with natural dyes only. Such thorough making ensured the carpet’s durability and quality. If properly maintained, it will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear, bringing in its recherché charm.

Samarkand rugs are distinguished by a unique fashion integrating numerous influences from various weaving schools, including Persian, Turkish Chinese, and Indian. Such diversity stems from the fact that the oasis city used to be located at the famous Silk Route, at the junction of different oriental cultures, and absorbed a bit from each and every one of them resulting in one and only, free-spirited Samarkand style. Here, we have an excellent example of this wonderful eclecticism. This vintage rug bears typically to Samarkand, bold circular medallions with a special rectangular medallion in the middle. The main field is finished with Chinese-styled corner ornaments but it also incorporates Middle-Eastern motifs, such as crosses, rhombuses, and flower heads. The series of borders is equally surprising yet it definitely stays in the spirit of the main design. In terms of the color palette, the antique rug relays on classic solutions, combining a caramel background with a dark brown shade of the pattern. This versatile and toned composition will without doubt match a wide variety of interior décors, from classic to modern. All the more, due to its masterful hand execution of the finest wool in accordance with traditional weaving techniques, the Samarkand rug will serve its owners for generations just as it already has for over 60 years.

With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intriguing focal points of a room. They are at once statement pieces and testaments to the craftsmanship of the artisans who made them.