Antique Turkish Floral Allover Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8538 11'5" × 18'3" $85,000

This antique Turkish Sivas rug, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined Anatolian weaving tradition associated with Sivas floral carpets. Its softly aged surface and balanced drawing give it the quiet authority collectors and designers value in an early 20th-century Turkish rug.

The sand field is densely layered with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and blossoms that resolve into a subtle allover botanical composition. Rather than a strict medallion layout, the design suggests a faint central crest and repeated floral clusters, all framed by a finely detailed border hierarchy. Age has softened the pattern, lending it a mellow, almost tonal effect.

Muted rose, taupe, brown, pale gold, and light gray create warmth without heaviness, while the faded palette keeps the rug versatile in traditional, transitional, or Arts and Crafts interiors. Its weathered elegance provides visual texture and historical character, making it an effective anchor beneath contemporary furnishings or in a more classical room setting.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.