Antique Bessarabian Russian Allover Floral Soft Beige Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7548 10'0" × 11'6" $35,000

This antique Bessarabian Russian rug, woven circa 1900 in a traditional flatweave wool construction, presents the elegant discipline of Eastern European carpet making at the turn of the century. Its allover floral layout reads as formal yet approachable, with no central medallion to interrupt the surface.

A black ground gives depth to scrolling acanthus forms, trellis-like connections, and repeated bouquets in soft beige, blush pink, coral, and muted sage. The border system is well defined, with a narrow inner guard and a wider floral outer frame that reinforces the rug’s architectural balance. The drawing feels painterly and rhythmic, allowing the blossoms to drift across the field while still maintaining a clear, symmetrical order.

Woven in wool and finished as a flatweave, the piece has the crisp, tapestry-like character for which antique Bessarabian carpets are prized. It brings warmth and texture to traditional interiors, yet its restrained palette and botanical pattern also suit transitional rooms that benefit from pattern without heaviness. As an antique floral rug, it offers collected character and enduring decorative versatility.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.