Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 Paisley Design BB7386 5'7" × 14'4" $18,000

This antique Karabakh Caucasian rug, woven circa 1880 in the Karabakh region, reflects the enduring graphic clarity of 19th-century Caucasian weaving. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines a warm tan ground with a disciplined, vertical arrangement that feels both tribal and architectural.

The field is built from stacked diamond medallions in deep black, each one packed with angular floral and geometric motifs in light beige, muted teal, and soft terracotta. The stepped outlines create a strong rhythm down the length of the rug, while the spare tan negative space keeps the composition open and legible. It is an allover design with real movement, yet never loses its sense of order.

A narrow floral border frames the center, and the wider ivory outer border is animated by small boteh-like ornaments and delicate vinework. Touches of teal at the ends add freshness to the palette, giving this antique Karabakh rug a quietly refined presence well suited to collectors and designers drawn to Caucasian rugs with character and restraint.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.