Karabakh Caucasian Antique Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1890 Paisley Design BB8757 7'0" × 12'8" $27,000

This antique Russian Karabagh carpet, woven circa 1890 in the Caucasian tradition, presents a classic hand-knotted wool composition with a clearly framed allover layout. Its cream beige ground and deep navy field create a strong visual contrast, giving the rug both brightness and weight in equal measure.

The design is built from a dense lattice of stylized floral rosettes, small medallion forms, and trellis-like geometry that repeats across the field without a single central medallion. Brick red, pink, golden tan, and ivory accents soften the darker ground, while the motifs retain the crisp angularity associated with Karabakh weaving. The result is decorative, rhythmic, and quietly structured.

A floral border in the same pale ground defines the composition with unusual clarity, adding balance to the busy interior. That border system, together with the lively repeat, makes the carpet especially effective in rooms that call for historic character, layered texture, and an anchored yet elegant presence.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.