Antique Turkish Medallion Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7122 14'10" × 17'8" $26,000

This antique Turkish Borlou hand-knotted wool rug, woven circa 1900, reflects Anatolian weaving at its most composed, with an elongated medallion-and-border arrangement that nods to Islamic and Kashan-inspired design. The antique surface has softened beautifully over time, giving the piece a restrained, collected character that feels refined rather than ornate.

The field is a quiet gray, almost parchment-like, and the center is defined by a vertically stretched medallion in muted green, aqua, and blue. Instead of crowding the composition, the drawing leaves generous open space, so the small floral accents appear to drift lightly across the ground and heighten the rug’s sense of calm.

Along the perimeter, a broad turquoise border provides the strongest color and the clearest pattern, repeating stylized blossoms, leaves, and abstracted foliate motifs. The result is balanced and architectural: an antique Turkish rug with decorative presence, gentle tonality, and the nuanced patina prized by collectors and designers alike.

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.