Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 Paisley Design BB5658 7'9" × 14'3" $30,000

This antique Karabagh rug, woven in the Caucasus around 1900, embodies the region’s celebrated hand-knotted wool tradition. Its long, room-size format and decorative scheme give it the presence of a formal antique carpet while preserving the softer patina collectors value in early 20th-century Caucasian weavings.

Rather than a single medallion, the composition unfolds as a compartmentalized allover design of six framed oval reserves set within a warm tan and brown field. Each cartouche holds a floral bouquet rendered in brick red, rose, and muted teal blue, while trailing vines and small blossoms animate the spaces between. The effect is rhythmic, layered, and gently aged.

A narrow border with scrolling flowers and stylized foliage completes the architecture of the rug, balancing its botanical abundance with clear structure. Terracotta, rust, soft beige, and dark brown tones create depth without heaviness, making this Karabagh rug especially effective in interiors that call for warmth, character, and an antique floral focal point.

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.