Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Light Beige With Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 Paisley Design BB7385 6'9" × 15'5" $43,000

This antique Karabakh Caucasian rug, circa 1880, is hand-knotted in wool and woven in the Karabakh tradition. Its light beige field sets a calm foundation for a long, vertical composition that feels both formal and gently timeworn.

The design unfolds in large paisley-like botanical forms, with scrolling stems, stylized blossoms, and medallion-like crests rendered in brown, warm tan, and muted chocolate. Rather than a crisp repeat, the motifs soften into one another, creating a painterly surface with quiet movement and a nuanced, aged patina.

A narrow inner guard and a more elaborate outer border frame the field with small floral accents and delicate vine work, reinforcing the rug’s balanced structure. The result is a Caucasian antique carpet that brings texture, historic character, and an easy elegance to traditional, transitional, or contemporary interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.