Khotan Rugs

The Kingdom of Khotan was an ancient Buddhist kingdom that was located on the branch of the Silk Road, that ran along the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin (modern Xinjiang, China), the origin of the Khotan Rugs. The oasis geographical position is the main contributing factor to its success and wealth. The oasis of Khotan is situated in one of the most arid and desolate climates on the earth. However, Khotan is located at the far south of the Taklamakan at the foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, extending along the range for around 40 miles. Khotan was irrigated from the Yurung-kàsh and Kara-kàsh rivers, which water the Tarim Basin. These two rivers produce vast quantities of water which made habitation possible in an otherwise arid climate. The position next to the mountain not only provided irrigation for crops but it also increased the fertility of the land as the rivers reduced the gradient and deposited their sediment, creating a more fertile soil. This, therefore, increased the productivity of the agricultural industry which has made Khotan famous for its cereal crops and fruits. Therefore, Khotan’s lifeline was its vicinity to the Kunlun mountain range and without this Khotan would not have become one of the largest and most successful oasis cities along the Silk Roads.
Khotan is an oasis and an age-old center for international design. From the ornate borders and grand medallions to the stunning repeating patterns, each carpet from Khotan captures a cosmopolitan style that is different than all the other rugs produced in East Turkestan. The city has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. The technique of all-silk Khotan rugs, some of which have areas of metal thread, has been influenced to some degree by the earlier carpets of Persia, but the decoration generally consists of lattice designs bearing clusters of rosettes. Similar designs have been used for woolen carpets, together with triple-medallion schemes in blue on red, pomegranate vines that grow from little vases, or perhaps coffered patterns showing chrysanthemum heads locked into squares. The borders may have Chinese wave and fret patterns or flowering vines. Ṣaffs, multiple prayer rugs for the use of a group, have been woven in wool and silk. Khotan rugs were once called Samarkand rugs after the Central Asian trading center. All the rugs demonstrate the transition the kingdom of Khotan has faced from the beginning until now, encapsulating the long-lasting history. They combine Chinese details with Central Asian design schemes and Vivid Western coloring, except where recent fugitive dyes have reduced their effect to washed-out pastels. Due to its geographical proximity to both Persian and China, Khotan rugs feature predominantly stylized geometric arrangements of traditional Persian motifs that incorporate Chinese design elements. This forked derivation of design allows Khotan rugs a decorative appeal that can adapt to many different tastes and decors. The pomegranate, whether it is depicted as an elegant shrub with symmetric branches or an exquisite seed-filled fruit, is the most important and iconic regional symbol. These local symbols are often paired with faraway accents from Buddhists in the east and Islamic groups in the west. The vast majority of the antique rugs which were woven in the East Turkestan city of Khotan have a style that is all their own. These exceptional rugs make the legends of Marco Polo and the Silk Road come alive. Khotan rugs are versatile and could easily be situated in both modern contemporary or traditional interior decor settings. The exquisite rugs of Khotan harmoniously balance contrasting styles while turning them into local icons.
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Khotan Rug
Sale!$44,640.00$13,392.00Khotan Rug hand made from natural wool and organic dyes. Available at Rugs & More.
Antique Khotan Rugs – The vast majority of the antique rugs which were woven in the East Turkestan city of Khotan have a style that is all their own. These exceptional rugs make the legends of Marco Polo and the Silk Road come alive. Khotan is an oasis and an age-old center for international design.
9’3×12
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Khotan Rug
Sale!$33,330.00$9,999.00Khotan Rug hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
Antique Khotan Rugs – The vast majority of the antique rugs which were woven in the East Turkestan city of Khotan have a style that is all their own. These exceptional rugs make the legends of Marco Polo and the Silk Road come alive. Khotan is an oasis and an age-old center for international design.
8’2×10’1
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Vintage Khotan
Sale!$56,610.00$16,983.00Vintage Khotan hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
Khotan Rugs were produced in the city of Khotan which is Located in Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in the 18th and 19th centuries. Catering to a wide variety of tastes Khotan rugs straddle Chinese and western Oriental elements in their design
10’2 x 13’9
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Antique Khotan Prayer
Sale!$13,000.00$3,900.00Antique Khotan Prayer hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
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Vintage Khotan Yellow
Sale!$49,600.00$14,880.00This beautiful Vintage Khotan Yellow rug is eye catching with it’s intricate designs and woven with subtle enough colors to be incorporated into any homes timeless decor.
9’7×13’6
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Fine Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$29,647.00$14,799.00Ziegler Khotan Rug is made of wool and natural dyes. The city of Khotan has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. Rugs from Khotan depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences
size:9’8 x 13’4
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$34,650.00$17,325.00This antique Khotan Rug is made of wool and natural dyes. The city of Khotan has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. Rugs from Khotan depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences.
10’1 x 13’9
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Finest Khotan Rug 32638
Sale!$17,200.00$8,600.00This antique Khotan Rug is made of wool and natural dyes. The city of Khotan has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. Rugs from Khotan depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences.
8’1 x 10’9
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$34,850.00$17,425.00This antique Khotan Rug is made of wool and natural dyes. The city of Khotan has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. Rugs from Khotan depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences.
10’1 x 13’1
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Ziegler & co Khotan
Sale!$17,800.00$5,340.00Ziegler & co khotan hand made of natural wool and organic dyes. Blue and beige hues
8×10
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Ziegler & Co Khotan
Sale!$8,520.00$2,556.00Fine ziegler & co khotan handspun wool natural dyes. This Finest Ziegler Khotan is an epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room
Size: 6×8’5
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$14,114.00$4,234.20Finest ziegler khotan handspun wool natural dyes. This Finest Ziegler Khotan is an epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room
Size: 5’9×9’5
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$11,168.00$3,350.40Finest ziegler khotan handspun wool natural dyes. This Finest Ziegler Khotan is an epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room
Size: 5’9×8’10
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
Sale!$34,574.00$10,372.20This Finest Ziegler Khotan is an epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room.
Size: 10 x 13’1
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Khotan Ziegler 29659
Sale!$25,816.00$7,744.808’10 x 11’8
Finest Ziegler & co Khotan made of natural wool and dyes.
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Finest Ziegler Khotan
This finest Ziegler Khotan Rug is made of wool and natural dyes. The city of Khotan has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving. Rugs from the city of Khotan depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences. The vast majority of the rugs which were woven in the city of Khotan have a style that is highly sought after by collectors.
12’1 x 15’4
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Antique Khotan 27812
Sale!$19,850.00$5,955.004 x 9
Finest Handspun Antique Khotan. An epitome of history, character and culture antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room.
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Antique Khotan
Sale!$8,979.00$2,693.70Antique Khotan rugs depict an abundance of cultural and stylistic influences. Each carpet from Khotan captures a cosmopolitan style that is different than all the other rugs produced in East Turkestan. The city has an ancient crafting culture that includes both silk and carpet weaving.
4’9 x 8’6
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Ziegler Khotan Runner
Sale!$4,298.00$1,289.40This Ziegler Khotan Runner has beautiful pomegranate designs that are unusually colored with blue and beige. This is the perfect 2’6×9 size for your hallway or entryway. The natural dyes and soft wool will go with any of your home decor choices.
2’6×9
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Khotan Runner
Sale!$4,798.00$1,439.40This Khotan Runner is made of natural dyes and handspan wool. This beautiful creation is modeled after an 18th c. piece that carries different cultural influences from the city of Khotan.
2’6×9’10
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Ziegler & co Khotan 28769
Sale!$16,400.00$4,920.008’1×9’11
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Ziegler & Co Khotan 28786
Sale!$38,795.00$11,638.5012’1×14’11
Khotan Rugs – A space reflects a person’s personality, desires and traditions. Each piece builds off of one another, bouncing ideas back and forth eventually creating a unifying space.
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Fine Ziegler & Co Khotan 28724
Sale!$24,450.00$7,335.009’5×12
A space reflects a person’s personality, desires and traditions. Each piece builds off of one another, bouncing ideas back and forth eventually creating a unifying space. Rugs serve a decorative as well as utilitarian purpose.
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Fine Ziegler & Co Khotan 28714
Sale!$19,850.00$5,955.009’2×12
Khotan Rugs – A space reflects a person’s personality, desires and traditions. Each piece builds off of one another, bouncing ideas back and forth eventually creating a unifying space.
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Ziegler & co Khotan 28781
Sale!$37,500.00$11,250.0010’2×13’9
Antique Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in the oasis town of Eastern Turkestan,
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Finest Ziegler Khotan 28
Sale!$17,186.00$5,155.807’9″ x 10’1″
Finest hand spun wool natural dyes.
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Finest Ziegler & Co Khotan
Sale!$18,906.00$5,671.809’4″ x 11’7″
Finest Ziegler & co Khotan rug made with Natural dyes
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Finest Ziegler Khotan 79
Sale!$23,860.00$7,158.008’11” x 12’2″
Finest handspun wool natural dyes.
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Ziegler & co Khotan
Sale!$39,600.00$11,880.0010 x 13’9
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Ziegler & co Khotan 28394
Sale!$37,500.00$11,250.009’11×13’8
Finest Ziegler & co Khotan made of natural wool and dyes.
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