Turkish Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9191 13'2" × 21'6" $85,000

This antique Turkish rug, hand-knotted in wool around 1900, brings the disciplined elegance of Anatolian weaving into a grand floor covering. Its allover floral design is formally composed, yet relaxed by age into a softer, more atmospheric presence.

Rather than relying on a central medallion, the warm tan field is organized as a repeating lattice of blossoms, foliate tendrils, and trellis-like links, creating a steady rhythm across the surface. The pattern is finely drawn, with navy, burgundy, sage, and dusty rose accents that read like delicate embroidery against the ground.

Layered borders frame the composition with a Persianate sensibility: a floral main band and narrower guards that echo the language of the field without competing with it. The low-contrast palette and time-worn pile give the rug a quiet depth, making it well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered interiors where texture and visual order matter.

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.