Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug (Size Adjusted) By Gavin Morton BB6841 13'0" × 19'0" $95,000

This rare and exquisite large Arts & Crafts rug, designed by Scottish textile artist Gavin Morton around 1920, embodies the aesthetic ideals of the Arts & Crafts movement through its refined simplicity and botanical inspiration. Sourced from Europe and size-adjusted to suit modern interiors, this piece strikes a delicate balance between artistic elegance and functional design.

The rug’s spacious field is anchored by a soft terracotta ground that subtly glows with warmth. Linear floral trees extend symmetrically from central medallions, blooming into a stylized canopy of leaves and buds rendered in muted blue-gray and sage green. This flowing vertical motif suggests organic order, a hallmark of Morton’s designs.

Framing the composition is a wide border composed of repeated floral rosettes and leafy vinework in harmonious contrast—cool forest greens, inky blues, and blush accents lend visual rhythm and depth. The color palette remains understated yet earthy, emphasizing natural dyes and the tactile quality of hand-knotted wool.

This piece is a true testament to Gavin Morton’s mastery in marrying British Arts & Crafts ideals with classical European rug traditions. Ideal for interiors seeking a grounded, historic touch with quiet sophistication, it is both decorative and collectable.

British artist Gavin Morton (1867–1954) is perhaps best known for his work as head of the design department for Morton & Co, a Scotland based textile company founded by his uncle Alexander Morton. Over time, Morton & Co aligned itself with the rising Arts and Crafts movement in Great Britain.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.