Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1600 Spanish Alcaraz BB9190 5'5" × 10'0" $26,000

This antique Spanish Alcaraz carpet, woven circa 1600 in the Renaissance tradition of historic Alcaraz, is a hand-knotted wool piece with the quiet authority of an early European court carpet. Its warm tan ground is layered with muted blue ornament, creating an antique rug surface that feels softened, textual, and deeply atmospheric.

The composition reads as an allover floral and foliate field, with surviving scrolls, stylized blossoms, and a faint central crest that once gave the design a more formal axis. Narrow borders still frame the carpet, but age has blurred their edges, allowing the pattern to drift in and out of focus in a way that emphasizes its age and craftsmanship.

Warm tan, dusty taupe, and weathered blue work together in a restrained palette that suits collected interiors. Rather than relying on sharp contrast, this Spanish Alcaraz rug offers movement, patina, and historic depth, making it especially effective in rooms that call for antique character, subtle color, and a refined decorative presence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.