Irish Arts & Crafts Vintage Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Wool Rug By Gavin Morton BB8186 15'1" × 20'10" $140,000

An antique Irish Arts and Crafts rug by Gavin Morton, woven in the 1920s, this hand-knotted wool piece reflects the movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship, clarity, and nature-inspired ornament. Its softly faded dusty pink field gives the composition an inviting, almost painterly warmth.

Across the center, a restrained trellis of pale yellow and sage green creates gentle rhythm without disrupting the openness of the field. Small floral nodes punctuate the lattice, while the border introduces a more architectural frame: vine-like bands, stylized blossoms, and repeating botanical forms in muted green, ivory, and ochre. The design feels orderly yet relaxed, with enough variation to keep the surface visually alive.

That balance of structure and softness makes the rug especially appealing in rooms that benefit from pattern with a light hand. It can anchor traditional furnishings, temper contemporary interiors, or add a decorative note to a more minimalist setting. Quietly elegant and historically grounded, it is a fine example of Irish Arts and Crafts design translated into a large-format vintage rug.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.