Mid-20th Century Samarkand Brown, Gold, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red Wool Rug

Samarkand (meaning "Stone Fort"), one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, is home to unique rugs that for years have been sought-after by collectors and tastemakers around the world. This vintage Samarkand rug is a paragon of the oasis town’s craft.

Its main field carries a round medallion surrounded by Trees of Life, florals, diamonds, vase motifs, and four corner spandrels. This rich and miscellaneous design is enclosed within a series of borders carrying swastikas – a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism – and flowering climbers. This vintage Samarkand rug unfolds before us a warm and invigorating palette of red, pink, purple, orange, gold, brown and black.

The vintage rug was made by hand of high-quality wool in accordance with traditional, centuries-old techniques. Under the condition of proper maintenance, it will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear.