Antique Malayer Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5117 11'1" Ã— 17'4" $43,000

Woven in Persia around 1880, this antique Malayer rug is a hand-knotted wool example of the region’s refined village weaving tradition. Its long, rectangular format and allover field give it the presence of a formal room anchor, while the time-softened surface preserves the clarity of an older Persian design. The muted patina tempers the geometry and gives the rug a quiet, lived-in elegance.

The warm tan ground is organized into a lattice of diamond-shaped compartments, each enclosing small floral or boteh-like devices. Dusty blue, rust red, brick red, and beige create a gentle counterpoint across the field, producing a rhythmic repeat that feels orderly from afar yet richly detailed up close. The result is decorative without becoming overly graphic, and it reads easily in layered interiors.

A series of narrow guard borders frame a broader floral main border, where rosettes and angular vines reinforce the rug’s classic Persian structure. The composition’s balance and softened palette make it especially versatile beneath traditional furnishings or in more contemporary rooms seeking antique character without visual heaviness.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.