{"product_id":"east-turkestan-khotan-kilim-octagonal-compartment-abrash-terracotta","title":"East Turkestan Khotan Kilim | Octagonal Compartment Abrash Terracotta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deeply evocative and rather rare Khotan kilim, with a beautifully time-softened surface and a compelling all-over compartmental design. This antique Khotan kilim presents a richly articulated field, structured through a repeating grid of octagonal and polygonal units — each enclosing a stylised floral or emblematic motif. The design unfolds with a quiet, meditative rhythm, where repetition becomes a language of harmony rather than uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach compartment, delicately outlined in soft blue-green tones, acts as a small world unto itself. Within these cells, one finds a variety of motifs — some resembling floral rosettes, others more geometric, almost talismanic in nature. The subtle variation from one unit to another prevents monotony, instead creating a gently shifting visual cadence across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of compartmental arrangement recalls both Central Asian textile traditions and earlier Chinese lattice-derived patterns, suggesting a rich cross-cultural dialogue along the Silk Road. The overall composition is at once structured and organic, disciplined in layout, yet softened by the handwoven irregularities that lend it life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is particularly striking is the surface itself: time has mellowed the colours into a nuanced, almost painterly palette. The abrash and natural dye variation enhance the kilim's depth, giving it the quality of a textile that has aged with grace and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Mid to late 18th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well aged, showing authentic condition consistent with its utilitarian nature. Light repairs.\u003cbr\u003eColours (6): Soft terracotta — faded brick \/ muted ochre — antique gold \/ pale celadon — blue-green \/ warm taupe — light brown \/ dusty rose — faded coral \/ deep brown — near-black\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 137 cm x 237 cm (53.9 in x 93.3 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43763092979777,"sku":"206","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/east-turkestan-khotan-kilim-octagonal-compartment-abrash-terracotta-front.jpg?v=1780127509","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/east-turkestan-khotan-kilim-octagonal-compartment-abrash-terracotta","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}