Ancient Khotan carpet, hand-knotted, floral pattern, Turkestan, 1960s.

In this advertisement, you will find a stunning vibrant Khotan rug with a distinctive floral pattern and a geometric border. The dominant colour is a deep, rich red, often achieved with natural dyes such as madder root. The contrasting colours in the patterns as well as the borders, like the blue visible on this rug, are typically made with natural indigo dyes. Traditionally, these durable rugs are made from locally sourced hand-spun wool for the pile and foundation. Made in Eastern Turkestan in the 1960s. The rug is in very good vintage condition. For any further questions regarding this piece, please feel free to contact me. Happy shopping!.