Irish Arts & Crafts Vintage Floral Emerald With Slate Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment) BB8545 1'10" × 3'5" $900

This antique Irish Arts and Crafts hand-knotted wool rug fragment reflects the design vocabulary associated with C.F.A. Voysey and the Donegal weaving tradition. Made in Ireland, it captures the movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship, stylized nature, and disciplined ornament in a compact format that feels both decorative and collectible.

The composition is built around a single tree-of-life motif set against an open emerald field. Slate blue leaves form a dense, rounded canopy, while a slender green trunk and branching stems rise upward with remarkable clarity. Small brick red blossoms punctuate the surface, adding bright accents that enliven the otherwise restrained palette.

What makes the piece especially compelling is its graphic simplicity: the design reads almost like a mural, with strong silhouette lines and very little visual clutter. As a fragment, it preserves only the most essential section of the original pattern, yet that openness gives it an architectural presence well suited to interiors that favor Arts and Crafts rugs, botanical motifs, and historic Irish textile design.

Part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug reflects the gallery's dedication to preserving exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive design traditions. Its character, patina, and artistry make it a sophisticated addition to thoughtfully curated interiors.