Antique Turkish Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB3294 8'2" × 12'8" $35,500

This antique Turkish rug, woven circa 1920 in the Sivas tradition, presents a restrained yet highly distinctive allover composition. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances formal structure with a lyrical figural repeat that gives the piece its uncommon character.

Across the warm tan field, paired birds appear inside evenly spaced cartouches, their mirrored silhouettes outlined in soft brown and cooled by accents of pale blue. The repeat is orderly and rhythmic, creating a sense of movement without disturbing the rug’s calm, low-contrast surface. Between the motifs, small floral and geometric details add delicacy and reinforce the disciplined geometry of the layout.

A layered border frames the composition with slender tendrils, trellis-like ornament, and tiny rosettes, lending definition to the quiet center. Muted taupe, beige, and brown keep the palette earthbound and versatile, while the stylized birds introduce a subtle narrative layer. The result is an antique Turkish wool rug that brings collected character to traditional rooms and refined ease to contemporary interiors.

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.