Turkish Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8958 4'7" × 4'10" $17,000

This antique Turkish Hereke rug, woven circa 1880, belongs to the refined courtly tradition of Hereke in Turkey. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents the graceful restraint and finish associated with late Ottoman carpet weaving.

Its warm tan field is handled with a softly faded, allover floral composition that reads more atmospheric than graphic. Two rosette-like medallions anchor the center, while delicate blossoms, palmettes, and scrolling botanical details drift outward in a balanced layout. The drawing is gentle and slightly blurred by age, giving the rug a calm, cultivated presence.

A narrow border of undulating vine ornament in dusty rose, pale blue, soft peach, and muted green frames the composition and reinforces its Oushak-inspired Arts and Crafts character. Its softened palette brings warmth without heaviness, making it easy to layer with antique furniture, linen upholstery, or richly grained wood. The piece carries a quietly luminous patina and an heirloom character that works beautifully in traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors.

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.