Antique Bessarabian Russian Floral Allover Warm Tan With Dusty Pink Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1960 BB8483 9'9" × 16'0" $43,000

This antique Bessarabian flatweave wool rug, circa 1960, was handwoven in Bessarabia, within the Eastern European weaving tradition. Its decorative surface is organized as an allover repeat rather than a single medallion, giving the piece a relaxed, textile-like presence that feels both collected and refined.

A warm tan field provides a quiet foundation for dusty pink, coral, red, and black motifs that unfold in scrolling botanical forms. Paisley-inspired curls and floral sprays drift across the surface in a loose trellis rhythm, creating movement without overcrowding the composition. The design reads as painterly and rhythmic, with the flatweave construction sharpening every contour.

Because the pattern is borderless in appearance and evenly distributed, the rug works especially well beneath furniture groupings or in rooms that benefit from soft pattern instead of hard geometry. Its Bessarabian character bridges folk tradition and European ornament, while the muted palette brings warmth, depth, and an easy sense of age to contemporary interiors.

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.