Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Navy Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB8776 12'0" × 19'2" $85,000

This exquisite early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug showcases the masterful artistry and technical refinement for which Tabriz weaving is celebrated. Hand-knotted with meticulous precision, the carpet features an intricate allover floral lattice design, where stylized palmettes, rosettes, and delicate blossoms unfurl across a deep midnight-blue field. The harmonious interplay of ivory, soft sky blue, and rich crimson creates a vivid yet balanced composition, lending the rug both grandeur and approachability.

A bold crimson main border frames the field, adorned with gracefully scrolling vinework and ornate cartouches, while complementary ivory guard borders introduce smaller rosettes and floral medallions that echo the motifs of the central design. The complex patterning is rendered with remarkable clarity, a testament to the exceptional knot density and skilled craftsmanship of Tabriz workshops during this era.

Woven from the finest wool, the pile retains a soft, luminous sheen, and the colors—achieved through natural dyes—have mellowed into a sophisticated, time-earned patina. This rug’s balanced proportions, intricate botanical vocabulary, and refined palette make it not only a decorative statement but also a collectible piece of Persian textile heritage.

Ideal for a grand salon, library, or formal dining room, this antique Tabriz offers both visual opulence and the enduring quality that has made Persian weaving an art form for centuries.

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.