Antique Bidjar Floral Allover Teal Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1890 (Size Adjusted) BB9210 3'5" × 11'5" $16,000

This antique Bidjar runner from Persia, circa 1890, reflects the sturdy weaving tradition of northwestern Iran in a long, elegant format. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the dense, enduring structure for which Bidjar rugs are prized, giving the piece both decorative refinement and a reassuringly substantial presence.

The teal blue field carries an allover floral scheme built from mirrored palmettes, curling vine tendrils, and stylized blossom forms rendered in brick red, warm gold, and soft tan. Rather than a crowded repeat, the composition reads like a controlled vertical rhythm, with each motif linked to the next in a way that keeps the runner animated from end to end.

A brick red border, flecked with smaller floral details and subtle blue notes, frames the center and deepens the rug’s warm-cool contrast. Lightly worn color transitions lend the surface a mellow patina, making this antique Persian runner especially appealing for hallways, libraries, or layered interiors that call for history, pattern, and grounded color.

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.