Antique Turkish Floral Allover Light Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB7294 12'10" × 16'7" $85,000

This antique Turkish Sivas carpet, hand-knotted in wool and woven circa 1920, reflects the refined weaving tradition of Anatolia in a quietly aged decorative register.

Its light gray field is filled with an allover floral trellis, where petite blossoms, palmettes, and foliate sprays repeat in a dense lattice rather than gathering around a central medallion. The drawing is softened by time, allowing dusty rose, muted gold, olive, and brown accents to emerge in a painterly, low-contrast rhythm that feels more atmospheric than graphic. The result is a carpet with historic depth and an understated sense of order.

A narrow border hierarchy frames the composition with scrolling vines and small floral motifs, adding structure without disturbing the gentle cadence of the field. The weathered wool surface and muted palette make this antique rug especially versatile for interiors that call for texture, botanical pattern, and a calm, collected presence beneath furnishings or in layered neutral schemes.

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.