Antique Malayer Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1930 BB8450 10'0" × 14'2" $38,000

This antique Persian Malayer rug, circa 1930, was hand-knotted in the western Persian weaving tradition and presents the quiet elegance for which Malayer carpets are admired. Its warm tan field is softened by age into a mellow, timeworn surface that feels both decorative and restrained.

The design unfolds as an allover floral and foliate composition, with a formal medallion reading absorbed into a dense network of scrolling vines, rosettes, and small crest-like details. Rather than asserting itself with strong contrast, the pattern is lightly drawn in beige, taupe, and deep brown, creating a layered effect that rewards a closer look. The result is richly ornamental without becoming busy.

A narrow series of borders frames the field with good balance, including a refined main border animated by stylized botanical and animal-inspired motifs. This antique Malayer Persian rug brings a cultivated, historic character to traditional, transitional, or softly layered interiors, offering warmth, texture, and an understated sense of rhythm.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.