Burnished by time and imbued with history, our unrivaled collection of vintage and antique rugs has been curated with an artist's eye for uncommon beauty, character, quality and provenance. Crafted by generations of nomadic weavers, villagers and historic workshops, each rug is made by hand and tells a unique story of a place and a people, expressing their craft in one-of-a-kind creations. From the royal carpets of Agra to masterful French Aubussons, the jewel motifs of classical Persians to the geometry of Turkish Oushaks, our singular rugs represent the world's finest rug-making traditions. Khotan, in western China, was an oasis town on the historic southern route of the Silk Road. Over the centuries, influences from Persia and India melded with regional Chinese styles to give Khotan rugs a rich cross-cultural heritage. Hand knotted in soft, high-quality wool, the balanced compositions and distinctive motifs such as pomegranates, trees and geometric medallions were shaped by generations of travel and trade.