Bessarabian Russian Antique Floral Allover In Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8501 11'4" × 16'0" $85,000

This antique Bessarabian Russian flatwoven wool rug, circa 1880, reflects the floral weaving tradition of Bessarabia through the crisp structure and decorative clarity of a 19th-century kilim. Its allover composition feels disciplined yet full, balancing exuberant ornament with the restraint of a formal antique rug.

A deep chocolate ground gives the botanical repeat striking contrast, allowing roses, peonies, and layered leaves to emerge with painterly softness. Blush pink, cream, ivory, and muted tan tones move across the field in a dense floral network, creating depth without visual heaviness. The result is a richly colored Bessarabian rug with real presence.

A narrow border frames the composition with smaller floral links and leaf forms, strengthening the rug’s symmetry and giving the field a clean edge. Decorative and grounded at once, this antique floral flatweave brings historic character, texture, and a refined sense of pattern to traditional interiors and layered contemporary rooms alike.

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.