Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1890 Paisley Design BB8756 6'9" × 11'0" $27,000

Woven circa 1890 in the Karabakh region of the Caucasus, this antique Russian Karabakh hand-knotted wool carpet belongs to a long tradition of finely structured village weaving. Its cream ground and formal outline immediately establish the piece as both decorative and historically grounded.

The field is organized as a compact lattice of dark navy compartments, each filled with floral medallions, boteh-inspired forms, and small rosettes in ivory, crimson, blush pink, and soft beige. The repetition is energetic but controlled, giving the rug a rhythmic, almost embroidered look that feels lively without losing balance.

A narrow guard border and broader floral frame reinforce the composition with trailing stems and stylized blossoms, while the pale ground softens the density of the center. The result is a Karabakh carpet that brings antique character, visual texture, and a collected sense of pattern to tailored interiors, especially where a floral antique rug with clear structure is desired.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.