Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Silk Rug – Circa 1980 Egyptian BB7796 4'5" × 6'8" $14,000

This vintage Egyptian hand-knotted silk rug, woven circa 1980, takes the form of a compartmental garden-field carpet with a distinctly architectural layout.

A warm tan ground organizes a series of framed niches, each filled with different motifs—flowering trees, stylized arches, scrolling vines, and crest-like medallions—rendered in ivory, camel, navy, rust, and soft sage. The panels create a measured rhythm, balancing pictorial detail with geometric order, while the silk pile adds a soft, light-catching sheen across the surface.

Layered borders reinforce the formal character, with a floral main border enclosing the composition and lending it a composed, gallery-like presence. Blending Mid-Century clarity with Oriental decorative tradition, this Egyptian rug brings warmth, structure, and refined color to interiors, especially in settings that call for a grounded statement piece with historical character.

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.