Antique Turkish Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1900 BB1436 13'9" × 20'4" $75,000

An antique Turkish Sivas rug, handwoven around 1900, reflects the disciplined floral vocabulary of central Anatolian weaving in a form suited to larger interiors. Its composition is allover rather than medallion-centered, giving the piece a measured, architectural calm that feels equally collected and understated.

The warm tan field is densely worked with a small-scale botanical trellis of palmettes, rosettes, vine scrolls, and boteh-like blossoms. Dark navy accents sharpen the pattern without disturbing its softness, while warm taupe and muted beige lend the surface a timeworn, layered character. The effect is finely detailed yet never crowded, with ornament distributed in a steady, rhythmic repeat.

A pronounced floral border in navy frames the field with additional palmettes and scrolling motifs, reinforcing the rug’s formal balance. Hand-knotted in wool, this antique Turkish carpet offers the quiet elegance designers value in traditional, transitional, and more contemporary schemes alike, where its subdued palette and intricate pattern can ground furnishings with ease.

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.