Antique Tabriz Floral Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5703 7'2" × 12'3" $50,000

This circa-1920 antique Persian Tabriz rug is a hand-knotted wool carpet from northwest Iran, woven in one of the country’s most esteemed urban rug centers.

Its warm tan field is organized with remarkable restraint, allowing delicate floral abstractions, palmette forms, and vase-like cartouches to read as a measured, almost architectural composition. Soft pink, muted gray, pale yellow, ivory, and touches of sage trace the repeating motifs without disturbing the calm ground, while the broad border introduces larger rosettes and scrolling vines for definition.

The result is a formal botanical rug with the clarity and finesse for which Tabriz weaving is prized. Fine drawing and layered borders give the piece a refined presence that feels equally at home in a traditional interior or a more edited, contemporary setting. Its subdued palette and balanced patterning make it especially versatile for rooms that call for warmth, history, and quiet ornament.

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.