Antique Turkish Allover Floral Slate Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB7599 10'5" × 14'4" $70,000

This antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, woven circa 1900 and carefully size-adjusted, reflects the Anatolian weaving tradition in a richly detailed room-size format. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances formal structure with a softened, timeworn surface that gives the design an inviting, lived-in character.

The slate blue field is filled edge to edge with a tight allover lattice of boteh-like floral forms, rosettes, and small botanical blossoms. Rather than a single medallion, the pattern unfolds as a dense repeat, creating steady movement across the surface. Soft ivory, dusty rose, crimson, olive, forest green, and touches of orange and yellow enliven the composition without disturbing its cool ground.

A deep red border frames the field with rhythmic floral ornament, while narrow guard stripes and lightly faded color transitions add depth and clarity. The result is an antique Turkish floral rug with the quiet authority of a classic Ghiordes weave, well suited to interiors that call for pattern, texture, and historical warmth.

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.