Turkish Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB9069 11'5" × 16'5" $85,000

An antique Turkish Hereke rug, woven circa 1920, this hand-knotted wool carpet belongs to the celebrated Ottoman weaving tradition of Hereke. Its composition pairs courtly precision with lush ornament, giving the piece both formality and warmth.

A deep crimson field carries an allover network of scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and stylized blossoms. The drawing is tightly worked and symmetrical, with mirrored floral crests rising through the center and smaller foliate details filling every inch of the ground. Teal, navy blue, ivory, olive, and softened gold animate the red background without overwhelming it, so the design feels richly layered rather than busy. The result is a Kashan-inflected floral vocabulary interpreted through Turkish craft.

A dark navy border frames the composition with repeating floral medallions and a finely detailed guard system, sharpening the rug’s architecture. Elegant yet substantial, this antique floral rug brings texture and collected character to traditional rooms, layered transitional interiors, and settings that call for a polished statement anchor.

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.