Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 Paisley Design BB3855 6'10" × 9'6" $20,000

This antique Karabakh Caucasian rug, woven circa 1900 in the South Caucasus, is a hand-knotted wool piece rooted in the region’s floral weaving tradition. Its allover composition departs from the stricter geometry often associated with Caucasian carpets, favoring a softer, more decorative language that feels both historic and distinctly painterly.

A deep dark brown field sets off the repeating botanical pattern, where creamy beige, warm tan, and muted peach tones form staggered sprays of blossoms, leafy stems, and paisley-like boteh motifs. The design unfolds in horizontal bands rather than a single medallion, creating steady movement across the surface and giving the rug a richly layered, collected character.

A restrained border in light beige frames the composition with small scrolling details and subtle geometric accents, allowing the dense field to remain the focus. The warm, earthy palette lends this antique Karabakh rug an inviting presence that works beautifully in interiors seeking texture, depth, and understated antique charm.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.