Antique Bessarabian Russian Floral Allover Yellow Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6936 5'10" × 8'10" $6,000

This antique Bessarabian rug, woven circa 1920 in Europe, is a handwoven flatweave that reflects the decorative weaving traditions of Eastern Europe.

A light gray ground frames a warm mustard-yellow inner field, where stylized botanical bouquets rise in a loose, orderly repeat. The floral motifs are drawn in dusty pink, teal, ivory, olive, and soft slate, giving the composition a folk-art character that feels both graphic and approachable. Instead of a formal medallion, the design relies on rhythm and spacing, which lets the blossoms read as airy, hand-drawn accents rather than rigid ornament.

A taupe-brown border surrounds the center with a garland of smaller flowers and leafy stems, reinforcing the rug’s framed structure. Woven in wool, likely on a cotton foundation, it offers the crispness of a flatweave with the softness and patina collectors value in antique rugs. Its balanced palette and relaxed floral pattern make it especially versatile for interiors that call for historic texture, color, and quiet visual movement.

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.