Additional Features

• Hand-knotted in natural silk circa 1910-1920, this 6x11 antique Khotan rug is a rare and distinguished example of East Turkestan weaving traditions, celebrated for their unique confluence of cultural influences and refined artistic sensibility
• This piece further enjoys an exceptional provenance, having been part of The James D
• Burns Collection, lending it notable historical and collector significance
• This rug exemplifies the rich visual language of Khotan carpets, where Chinese, Central Asian, and subtle Buddhist influences converge in a harmonious and highly decorative composition
• The field is defined by a series of roundel medallions arranged in a vertical axis, each rendered in deep indigo blue against a warm terracotta ground, creating a rhythmic, almost meditative repetition across the length of the rug
• Between these medallions, one finds delicate floral and vinery motifs, softly drawn and spaced with an intentional openness that allows the composition to breathe