{"product_id":"antique-samarkand-silk-metallic-thread-rug-4x6-mystical-elephant-rabbit-owl","title":"Antique Samarkand Silk \u0026 Metallic Thread Rug (4x6) – Mystical Elephant, Rabbit \u0026 Owl","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the Silk Road's rich tapestry of mysticism with this extraordinary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eAntique Pictorial Samarkand Rug\u003c\/b\u003e. Measuring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e5.08' x 4.00'\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 4'x6'), this rare 19th-century East Turkestan masterpiece features a breathtaking \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003eraised silk pile hand-knotted over a metallic thread chainweave background\u003c\/b\u003e, creating an shimmering relief effect found only in elite imperial textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mystical Allegory: Elephant, Rabbit \u0026amp; Owl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEast Turkestan (Khotan\/Samarkand) served as the historic cultural bridge between China, Central Asia, and Persia. This rug depicts three spiritually charged creatures in Eastern philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Elephant (象 - \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eXiàng\u003c\/i\u003e): Strength, Royalty \u0026amp; Supreme Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\"\u003eIn traditional Chinese iconography, the word for elephant sounds like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003epeace\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eXíng\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003egood fortune\u003c\/i\u003e. The elephant provides the visual and spiritual foundation of the rug, embodying grounding energy, royal status, and unshakeable inner power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Jade Rabbit (兔 - \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eTù\u003c\/i\u003e): Longevity, Moon Magic \u0026amp; Compassion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1\"\u003eRooted in Daoist folklore, the Moon Rabbit accompanies the lunar goddess Chang'e, pounding the elixir of immortality with a mortar and pestle. Paired here with the elephant, the rabbit brings grace, longevity, and spiritual purity to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Owl (猫头鹰 - \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eMāotóuyīng\u003c\/i\u003e): Mystical Vision \u0026amp; Guardian of Secrets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1\"\u003eIn ancient Eastern tradition, the owl represents keen night vision, acute intuition, and protective sight capable of discerning hidden truths in the dark. Overseeing the scene, the owl serves as a vigilant guardian watching over the balance between the earthly (elephant) and the celestial (lunar rabbit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan Weaving \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetallic Chainweave Ground:\u003c\/b\u003e The flat-woven metallic background offers a luminescent, metallic sheen that reflects light dynamically across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSculpted Silk Pile:\u003c\/b\u003e Intricately hand-knotted pure silk pile rises above the metallic foundation, producing a tactile, 3D relief finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSilk Road Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced in the historic oasis trade centers of East Turkestan, blending imperial Chinese symbolism with Central Asian artistic execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose Ariana Rugs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenerations of Expertise:\u003c\/b\u003e Grounded in decades of domain mastery, historic textile authentication, and deep preservation knowledge for museum-quality antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUncompromising Ethical Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e Built on high moral values—we ensure fair trade practices, responsible sourcing, and full transparency in provenance and historical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurated Showroom Excellence:\u003c\/b\u003e Every antique piece in our collection is personally hand-selected for artistic value, structural integrity, and enduring historical merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ariana Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36571639742622,"sku":"6656","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0471\/1507\/5742\/files\/antique-samarkand-silk-metal-rug-4x6-elephant-rabbit-owl.jpg-6656.jpg?v=1785197526","url":"https:\/\/arianarugs.com\/products\/antique-samarkand-silk-metallic-thread-rug-4x6-mystical-elephant-rabbit-owl","provider":"Ariana Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}