Antique Khorassan Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7236 11'6" × 16'10" $95,000

This antique Persian Khorassan rug, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined weaving tradition of northeastern Iran. Its composition balances formal structure with a deeply layered floral vocabulary, giving the piece the presence of a classic Khorassan carpet while retaining a soft, time-worn character.

The field is covered in a rich navy blue ground animated by scrolling vines, palmettes, blossoms, and a vertically organized crest-like motif that lends the design a subtle sense of symmetry. Ivory, taupe, warm tan, and muted brown details sit lightly against the darker field, creating an allover floral pattern that feels intricate rather than busy. The result is elegant, atmospheric, and well suited to rooms that call for depth and pattern without harsh contrast.

A broad border in faded beige and warm taupe surrounds the center with smaller floral repeats and meandering botanical forms, its softened tones enhancing the rug’s antique patina. The worn palette and low-contrast drawing give this Persian floral rug a collected quality that works beautifully in traditional, transitional, and layered interiors.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.