Antique Khorassan Persian Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6710 13'10" × 20'4" $130,000

This early 20th-century Persian Khorassan rug is a striking example of the region’s artistry, celebrated for its elegance, refined craftsmanship, and botanical lyricism. Woven around 1900, the rug showcases a luminous beige field delicately overlaid with an intricate allover design of lush floral and botanical motifs, rendered in soft shades of pale blue, ivory, walnut brown, and muted indigo.

At the heart of its composition lies a symmetric, tree-inspired latticework that branches outward with meandering vines, flowering shrubs, and stylized palmettes. This delicate arboreal arrangement evokes the timeless imagery of the Persian “Garden of Paradise”, symbolizing life, renewal, and harmony.

The rug’s spacious field is enclosed by a series of finely articulated borders, the widest of which features a flowing pattern of scrolling vinery and palmettes against a contrasting blue ground. The multiple guard borders with continuous floral meanders further frame and balance the central design, emphasizing both movement and repose.

What sets this rug apart is its subtle yet sophisticated palette—tones of sand and beige are enlivened with sky blues, slate, and cocoa, creating a soft patina that enhances its antique character. The interplay of delicate outlines and open negative space produces a graceful rhythm, exemplifying the understated refinement for which Khorassan weavers were renowned.

Crafted with finely knotted wool, this rug embodies not only the technical mastery but also the poetic vision of Persian artisans at the turn of the century. With its grand scale and botanical elegance, it is ideally suited for a formal dining room, gallery, or great hall, where it can impart both warmth and distinguished beauty.

As part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, a brand celebrated for its dedication to quality and design heritage, this rug exemplifies their commitment to originality and artisanry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.