Antique Turkish Floral Medallion Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8437 13'2" × 20'1" $85,000

This antique Turkish Borlou rug, woven circa 1920 in the Oushak tradition, is a hand-knotted wool piece that balances formal structure with a softly worn, airy presence.

A pale sand field holds a vertically aligned medallion composition: a large blue central crest, with smaller pendants above and below, all defined by scrolling foliate ornament. The drawing remains deliberately open, allowing tiny floral sprays and vine tracery to drift across the ground without crowding the design.

The border adds a clearer frame in muted blue, worked with floral vines and subtle blush-coral accents that echo the faded warmth within the field. Its relaxed spacing, gentle contrast, and antique patina give the rug a calm architectural quality, making it especially appealing for interiors that call for pattern, history, and a refined sense of restraint.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.