Antique Bessarabian Russian Floral Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 (Size Adjusted) BB8852 9'5" × 12'8" $28,000

This antique Bessarabian Russian carpet, circa 1920, is a hand-knotted wool rug woven in a floral Eastern European tradition. Its decorative vocabulary feels refined yet relaxed, making it an appealing example of antique Bessarabian rug design for collectors and interiors that favor pattern with softness.

The softly beige field is filled edge to edge with an allover arabesque of scrolling vines, stylized blossoms, and mirrored botanical forms. A compact medallion anchors the center, while trellis-like tendrils and cresting floral motifs radiate outward in dusty rose, powder blue, sage green, butter yellow, and muted gray. The effect is rhythmic and layered without becoming heavy.

A blue border with small rosettes and meandering accents frames the composition and sharpens the pale ground. Because the palette stays light and the drawing remains open, the rug brings color and movement while still feeling airy, well suited to a formal living room, dining area, or library where an antique Russian floral rug can add quiet distinction.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.