Mid-20th century Samarkand Green and Orange Handmade Wool Rug

Samarkand, one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia translated as “Stone Fort”, is home to magnificent rugs that for years have been the apple of the eye of collectors and tastemakers around the world. This vintage Samarkand rug is a paragon of refined craftsmanship of the oasis town.

Its main field carries miscellaneous floral motifs that make one realize how rich and diverse traditional Samarkand art is. This impressive design is enclosed by the primary and secondary outer border, respectively adorned with a flowering climber and a fret pattern. This vintage Samarkand rug unfolds before us a warm and invigorating palette of colors, consisting of extinguished orange and beige with gray and mauve undertones.

Bold yet elegant, the carpet will be perfect to adorn a wide array of interior arrangements, from bohemian or farmhouse, through classic, to modern and minimalistic. Due to masterful execution in centuries-old weaving techniques, the vintage rug will surely serve its owners for generations, bringing in recherché charm of the Orient.