KHOTAN & SAMARKAND

These exotic carpets originated from Kashgar, Yarkand and Khotan in the Chinese occupied autonomous region of Sikiang. Known often as Samarkands due to their proximity to the major trading city of of the same name, situated along the Silk Road, these glossy wool pieces from East Turkestan are nothing short of inspired and you'll totally dig the brocaded silk and metal-thread that so many of them include. With a heavy dose of inspiration from neighboring lands such as China and Turkey, as well as from further off lands that traded along the Silk Road like Persia, India and Europe, all known for their incredible rugs, it's no wonder these babies are a melting pot of jaw-dropping gorgeousness.