Antique Bessarabian Russian Allover Geometric Gray Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7546 9'3" × 9'10" $22,000

This antique Bessarabian Russian flatweave rug, circa 1920, comes from the Bessarabian weaving tradition and presents a square composition with a softly weathered gray field. Woven in wool, it reflects the region’s familiar balance of folk character and ordered geometry, with a clear, almost architectural sense of arrangement.

At the center, an octagonal medallion anchors the layout, while repeated floral-geometric compartments radiate around it in dusty pink, sage, olive, ivory, and muted green. The surrounding field is animated by small star-like motifs, linked diagonal bands, and navy accents that sharpen the design without disturbing its calm tone. Rather than feeling dense, the surface retains generous negative space, allowing each motif to read distinctly.

A restrained border hierarchy frames the composition and reinforces its symmetry, giving the rug a measured, decorative presence. As a Bessarabian antique rug, it pairs naturally with collected interiors, bringing quiet color, handcrafted texture, and early 20th-century Russian carpet heritage to both traditional and more contemporary rooms.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.