Antique Karabakh Caucasian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 Paisley Design BB9064 6'4" × 12'2" $38,000

This antique Karabagh rug from Russia, woven in the early 1900s in the Caucasian tradition, is hand-knotted in wool and arranged with an allover floral-paisley composition.

Rather than a single medallion, the design uses a framed inner panel surrounded by a border-within-border format, giving the field a layered, tapestry-like presence. Softly blurred boteh forms, scrolling blossoms, and abstract floral sprays drift across the warm tan ground, while the narrow borders add a more disciplined rhythm to the otherwise free-flowing pattern.

Heavy abrasion has softened the palette into dusty pink, light beige, taupe, and dark brown, creating a painterly surface with considerable warmth and depth. The result is a Caucasian floral rug with an antique patina that feels relaxed, decorative, and versatile in interiors where texture and historic character matter.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.