Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5189 5'7" × 14'2" $27,000

This antique Persian Bidjar rug, woven circa 1900, is a finely balanced example of the region’s formal floral weaving tradition, rendered in a long, elegant format.

A warm tan field is mapped by a disciplined trellis of vinework and small medallions, with stylized palmettes, rosettes, and leaf motifs repeating in measured symmetry. Soft blue, cream, and dark brown accents animate the design, while the darker floral border frames the composition with greater contrast and a distinctly time-softened depth. The result is orderly rather than rigid, with enough ornament to feel rich without becoming busy, and a palette that reads clearly from across the room.

Arts and Crafts and Kashan influences lend the piece a tailored, collectible character. Hand-knotted in the dense Bidjar manner, with a wool pile that supports its substantial presence, it offers the visual structure designers value for layered interiors. The aged patina and allover botanical pattern make it especially effective in rooms that call for warmth, symmetry, and a sense of history.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.