Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Golden Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 Paisley Design BB2552 7'3" × 16'5" $51,000

This antique Karabagh rug, woven in the Caucasus in the early 20th century, presents an energetic allover paisley design in the region’s distinctive tribal tradition. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines decorative clarity with the lively irregularity that makes Karabagh carpets so compelling.

Across the dark navy ground, rows of stylized boteh forms unfold in crimson, rose, camel, apricot, and olive, creating a steady horizontal rhythm without a central medallion. Small floral bursts and geometric details fill the negative space, giving the composition movement and density while keeping the pattern legible from across a room.

An olive and gold border frames the field with related blossoms and angular ornaments, reinforcing the rug’s structure. The result is a richly layered antique Caucasian rug that brings warmth, pattern, and a collected sensibility to traditional, eclectic, or contemporary interiors.

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.