Antique Turkish Allover Geometric Light Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7912 10'4" × 14'0" $43,000

This antique Turkish Hereke rug, woven circa 1920, brings the disciplined elegance of Ottoman workshop weaving into a room-size format. Originating from Hereke, one of Turkey’s most esteemed weaving centers, it reflects the refined decorative language associated with finely made antique Turkish rugs, where symmetry and ornament are held in careful balance.

Against a taupe-brown ground, the field unfolds as an allover trellis of stylized blossoms, rosettes, and geometric floral forms. The design is softened by age, so the lattice reads as a quiet framework rather than a rigid grid, allowing the repeated motifs to drift across the surface with a measured, almost architectural cadence.

Muted dusty rose, cream beige, light gray, olive, and earthy brown lend the carpet its washed, transitional character. Layered borders complete the composition and reinforce its antique presence, while the hand-knotted wool construction gives the piece a supple, collected feel well suited to traditional, casual, or thoughtfully restrained 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.