Antique Bessarabian Russian Allover Floral Cream Flatweave Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB6712 11'2" × 16'0" $43,000

This antique Bessarabian flatweave carpet, woven circa 1920 in the Eastern European Bessarabian tradition, presents a richly worked allover floral scheme with the easy rhythm of a kilim. Its surface is organized into staggered rectangular compartments, giving the composition a measured, almost architectural cadence while preserving a handmade softness.

Each panel holds a generous bouquet of cream roses, blush blossoms, and pale blue accents, set against alternating rose-pink and deep chocolate grounds. Scrolling foliate forms curl around the flowers, creating a layered pattern that feels rooted in the Aesthetic Movement and Arts and Crafts while remaining distinctly Bessarabian in character. The result is decorative, but never static.

The flatweave construction lends the piece a crisp, tapestry-like finish that makes the motifs read clearly across the room. Warm ivory, soft coral, brown, and light blue combine to animate traditional, eclectic, or transitional interiors with botanical movement and historic texture.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.