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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug
$28,000
£21,218.08
€24,451.39
CA$39,599.73
A$42,586.19
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Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug
Size: 6'7" × 8'7" (200 × 261 cm)
An exquisite example of late 19th-century Eastern European craftsmanship, this antique Bessarabian rug from Ukraine captures the refined elegance and distinctive design idioms of the region’s textile traditions. Woven around 1880, the piece exemplifies the artistic heritage of Bessarabia—a historical area that today spans parts of Ukraine and Moldova—known for its harmonious synthesis of Western European aesthetics and local folk motifs.
The rug’s richly structured design is characterized by a bold architectural grid of cartouche-shaped compartments, resembling coffered ceiling panels—a visual language borrowed from classical European decorative arts. Each square alternates between architectural motifs resembling framed moldings and exuberant floral medallions. These elements are executed in a masterful palette of warm taupes and sepia browns, punctuated by vivid magenta-pink floral details that lend vibrancy and contrast to the otherwise neutral field.
Set against this formal layout are lush vegetal arabesques—acanthus leaves, rosettes, and stylized floral sprays—rendered with painterly fluidity. These scrolling botanicals soften the rug’s strict geometry and elevate its composition into a visual symphony of texture, tone, and movement. The meticulous hand-weaving technique using wool warp and weft adds a tactile richness, and the use of flat-weave tapestry construction (kilim) aligns with the broader Bessarabian weaving tradition.
Framed by a double border—an inner one of scrolling vines and an outer, octagonal lozenge pattern featuring blossom motifs on a pink ground—the rug encapsulates the delicate balance between structure and ornament, function and artistry.
This Bessarabian rug is not only a superb decorative textile but also a cultural artifact that bridges the classical sensibilities of Western Europe with the deep-rooted folk traditions of Eastern Europe. It would serve as a refined centerpiece in a range of interiors, from traditional to eclectic, lending historical depth and striking visual interest.
Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of weaving artistry. 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.
- Dimensions:Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Length: 103 in (261.62 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BB66921stDibs: LU822648227502
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